Employee Relations Partner | Hybrid & Compliance Focus

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

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a compliant workplace culture and advise leaders on relations matters. The role focuses on investigations, policy adherence, and risk mitigation within a banking environment.

Responsibilities include guiding managers on performance and discipline, partnering with Legal and Compliance, and maintaining thorough case documentation. Onsite collaboration is expected with some optional remote days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with discretion.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing detailed reports.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct confidential investigations into employee complaints, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure legally sound handling of employee relations matters.
• Monitor employee relations trends, identify risk areas, and recommend proactive solutions.
• Support development and delivery of training programs on workplace conduct and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders on organizational changes and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of employee relations cases and ensure confidentiality.
• Review and enhance employee relations policies to align with industry standards and employment law.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting employment laws and banking regulations.

Skills

HR expertise

Communication skills

Discretion

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a compliant workplace culture and advise leaders on relations matters. The role focuses on investigations, policy adherence, and risk mitigation within a banking environment.

Responsibilities include guiding managers on performance and discipline, partnering with Legal and Compliance, and maintaining thorough case documentation. Onsite collaboration is expected with some optional remote days.