HR Business Partner-Employee Relations

Description

This technical, hands-on/on-site role requires someone who is adept at managing the complexities of HR operations and employee relations complaints. The successful candidate will excel at balancing multiple responsibilities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be prepared to handle all HR-related tasks as required.

Core Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee relations issues across the organization

• Advise and coach managers on discipline, performance management, and corrective action

• Support and lead investigations, conflict resolution, and sensitive employee matters

• Draft and issue coaching, warning, and termination documentation

• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect

HR Compliance & Workplace Risk

• Compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

• Coordinate with third-party leave and workers' compensation vendors

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure required notices and filings are completed

• Identify risk trends and escalate issues to HR leadership

Workforce & Field HR Operations

• Manage the full employee life cycle for assigned locations, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and terminations

• Ensure required HR documentation and approvals are completed accurately and on time

• Partner with leadership on staffing, engagement, and retention strategies

• Support employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding

Partnership & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on people strategy, communication, and compliance

• Lead or support engagement, morale, and retention initiatives

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support business and growth goals

• Provide reporting and insights to HR leadership on people trends and operational risks

Requirements

• Sound judgment with the ability to assess complex, emotionally charged situations, distinguish real risk from noise, and make fair, legally sound decisions that protect both the organization and its people.

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.

• 4 + years of experience in human resources


• 2+ years of experience in strong employee relations/investigations

• Time management skills - work under pressure & managing a changing work load

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

• Effective at capturing and synthesizing information from multiple parties

• Solid and hands-on understanding of human resources practices to include leave of absence laws.

• Ability to handle sensitive and highly personal information daily and maintain confidentiality in a mature and insightful manner.

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)