Banking Employee Relations Leader: Compliance & Culture

Northwest Bank; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank seeks an Employee Relations Partner to foster a compliant and positive workplace culture. The role advises leaders and staff, handles investigations, and ensures policy adherence across the bank.

Onsite Monday-Thursday with an optional remote Friday, the position emphasizes risk mitigation and regulatory compliance in employment matters. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 5+ years in employee relations, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience with emphasis on employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment law and banking regulations.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience conducting investigations and reporting.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct confidential investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and ethical concerns, ensuring compliance with internal policies and banking regulations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure consistent and legally sound handling of employee relations matters.
• Monitor ER trends, identifying risk areas and recommending proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and reduce liability.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs on workplace conduct, ethics, respectful communication, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to support organizational changes, restructures, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of employee relations cases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Assist in the review and enhancement of employee relations policies and procedures to align with banking industry standards and employment law.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting federal and state employment laws, banking regulations, and internal policies.

Job description

Northwest Bank seeks an Employee Relations Partner to foster a compliant and positive workplace culture. The role advises leaders and staff, handles investigations, and ensures policy adherence across the bank.

Onsite Monday-Thursday with an optional remote Friday, the position emphasizes risk mitigation and regulatory compliance in employment matters. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 5+ years in employee relations, strong communication skills, and