Employee Relations Administrator

SESLOC Federal Credit Union Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services institution in San Luis Obispo seeks an Employee Relations Administrator to blend relationship building with technical HR work. This role will support employee relations, career pathing, and employee development throughout the full employee life cycle. Candidates should possess an associate degree and experience in HR, particularly in regulated environments. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success in this position. Initially on-site, the role may transition to a hybrid schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2–5 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, policy application, and job architecture/career pathing.
• Experience in a regulated environment (financial services/credit union preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport while maintaining professionalism and objectivity.
• Solid analytical and documentation skills; ability to translate HR processes into clear, organized information.
• Understanding of employment law and HR best practices. Strong communication, problem solving, and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; HR systems experience preferred.
• Adaptable to learning and using emerging technologies, including AI, to improve workplace efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management and workplace concerns.
• Support the development and maintenance of job architecture and career pathing.
• Provide hands-on HR support throughout the full employee life cycle.
• Contribute to engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Support employee development programs, including summer internships.
• Ensure consistent, compliant, and people-centered HR practices.

Job description

Overview

SESLOC is seeking an Employee Relations Administrator. This role blends relationship building using your natural ability to connect and engage people with technical HR work using your analytical skills to help create a consistent, supportive, and growth‑focused employee experience.

The Employee Relations Administrator serves as a primary resource for managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution. This role supports the development and maintenance of job architecture and career pathing to promote employee growth and internal mobility. The position provides hands‑on HR support throughout the full employee life cycle, contributes to engagement and wellness initiatives, and supports employee development programs, including the summer internship program. The role ensures consistent, compliant, and people‑centered HR practices aligned with credit union values.

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Responsibilities

The Employee Relations Administrator serves as a primary resource for managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution. This role supports the development and maintenance of job architecture and career pathing to promote employee growth and internal mobility. The position provides hands‑on HR support throughout the full employee life cycle, contributes to engagement and wellness initiatives, and supports employee development programs, including the summer internship program. The role ensures consistent, compliant, and people‑centered HR practices aligned with credit union values.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2–5 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, policy application, and job architecture/career pathing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment (financial services/credit union preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport while maintaining professionalism and objectivity.
• Solid analytical and documentation skills; ability to translate HR processes into clear, organized information.
• Understanding of employment law and HR best practices. Strong communication, problem solving, and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; HR systems experience preferred.
• Adaptable to learning and using emerging technologies, including AI, to improve workplace efficiency.

Work Location

The Employee Relations Administrator will work on site full time for the first 60 workdays to support onboarding and relationship building. Following onboarding, the position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

How to apply

Click apply and be sure to attach a cover letter explaining how your skills are a fit for this role and a current resume.

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