Employee Relations Advisor | Hybrid & Growth Focus

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

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.