Employee Relations Partner - Hybrid with Remote Fridays

Northwest Bank; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a compliant workplace culture and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and staff. You will manage employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and support policy adherence in alignment with banking regulations and employment law.

The role involves guiding managers on performance, conduct, and disciplinary actions; collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership; and developing training programs on ethics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• 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.
• Conduct confidential investigations into employee complaints ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership for consistent handling of matters.
• Monitor employee relations trends and identify risk areas with proactive solutions.
• Support development and delivery of training on workplace conduct and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to support organizational changes and planning.
• Maintain documentation of employee relations cases with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Review and enhance employee relations policies to align with industry standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Investigation

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree or HR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a compliant workplace culture and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and staff. You will manage employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and support policy adherence in alignment with banking regulations and employment law.

The role involves guiding managers on performance, conduct, and disciplinary actions; collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership; and developing training programs on ethics,