Banking Employee Relations Lead — Investigations & Compliance

Northwest Bank; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 4 days a week

Optional Friday work-from-home

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a positive, compliant workplace culture and advise leaders on employee relations issues. You will conduct confidential investigations, partner with Legal and Compliance, and support policy adherence in alignment with banking regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR leadership and a focus on ethical practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with onsite work Monday through Thursday and Fridays optional remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues including performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct confidential investigations into complaints such as harassment or discrimination.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership for compliant handling of cases.
• Monitor trends in employee relations and propose proactive solutions.
• Support training on workplace conduct, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and leadership on organizational changes and workforce planning.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Regulatory compliance

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Master’s or HR certification

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a positive, compliant workplace culture and advise leaders on employee relations issues. You will conduct confidential investigations, partner with Legal and Compliance, and support policy adherence in alignment with banking regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR leadership and a focus on ethical practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with onsite work Monday through Thursday and Fridays optional remote.