Employee Relations Partner II

your adv; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Company is a leading North America’s sales and marketing agency specializing in outsourced services for food products and consumer goods. The Employee Relations Partner II role focuses on conducting thorough investigations, applying employment law, and mitigating organizational risk.

Responsibilities include conducting full cycle investigations, interviewing stakeholders, producing defensible documentation, and collaborating across HR, legal, and leadership to drive consistent processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• 8–10 years experience in employee relations and investigations preferred
• Travel: No travel requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct full cycle workplace investigations including intake, scoping, witness interviews, and evidence collection with objectivity and thoroughness
• Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and leaders to establish fact patterns and assess credibility
• Produce clear, defensible investigation documentation for leadership and legal review and maintain case records
• Interpret and apply employment laws, wage requirements, and workplace regulations across diverse units
• Develop investigatory standards, processes, and training materials to improve case handling and employee experience
• Partner with HR, legal, payroll, and business leaders to provide updates, guidance, and risk mitigation recommendations
• Provide guidance to leadership during workforce actions and organizational changes including risk mitigation support

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Analytical thinking

Independent decision making

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Managing multiple priorities

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

Employee Relations Partner II

The Employee Relations Partner II serves as an experienced workplace investigator responsible for resolving complex workplace concerns across the organization. This role conducts thorough, timely and legally defensible investigations into allegations including serious policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, timekeeping/payroll concerns, and workplace misconduct. The ER Partner II acts as a subject matter expert in investigatory best practices, ensures consistency and fairness in the investigative process, and provides recommendations that mitigate risk and strengthen organizational culture. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full cycle workplace investigations including intake, allegation scoping, witness identification, interviews, and evidence collection while maintaining objectivity and thoroughness.
• Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and leaders while analyzing documentation, records, and historical data to establish fact patterns and assess credibility.
• Produce clear and defensible investigation documentation including summaries suitable for leadership and legal review while maintaining case records in case management systems.
• Interpret and apply employment laws, wage requirements, and workplace regulations while managing cases across diverse business units and identifying systemic risks and trends.
• Contribute to development of investigatory standards, processes, and training materials while identifying opportunities to improve case handling and employee experience.
• Partner cross functionally with HR, legal, payroll, and business leaders to provide case updates, guidance, and recommendations aligned with policy and risk mitigation.
• Provide guidance to leadership during workforce actions and organizational changes including risk mitigation recommendations and implementation support.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred)

Experience Requirements: 8–10 years experience in relevant field (Employee relations and investigations experience preferred)

Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Proven conflict management and resolution skills
• Strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision making
• Ability to lead, coach, and support team members
• Ability to work effectively with management and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to balance business objectives, associate needs, and compliance requirements
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Advanced knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Proficiency in common business productivity tools