Employee Relations Partner

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings plan

Section 125/Cafeteria Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Job summary

Mesa Brand seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to help create an engaging and inclusive work environment. You will serve as the initial contact for intake and assessment of employee complaints and will conduct interviews to gather information for investigations.

You will advise management on performance and conduct, help develop policies, and support with reports like EEO-1. Strong communication and HR knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration or related field.
• Four years of professional HR administration experience, including two years in employee relations.
• Must understand EEO, affirmative action, and labor relations guidance.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% to regional offices and investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial contact for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conducts interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters; informs HR staff as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of laws related to EEO, affirmative action, unions, and labor relations.
• Assists with plans, policies, and reports including EEO-1 and handbooks.
• Advises parties in disputes toward fair, amicable resolutions.
• Investigates staff, gathers facts, and summarizes findings for management.
• Works to minimize wage loss and disruption through prompt actions.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders and maintains documentation.

Skills

Employee relations

Harassment investigations

Policy development

Conflict resolution

Performance coaching

HR laws & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration or related field

Four years of professional HR administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mesa Brand seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to help create an engaging and inclusive work environment. You will serve as the initial contact for intake and assessment of employee complaints and will conduct interviews to gather information for investigations.

You will advise management on performance and conduct, help develop policies, and support with reports like EEO-1. Strong communication and HR knowledge are essential.