Employee Relations Partner: Investigations & Engagement

Ohio Cat; Canton (OH); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Scholarship opportunities

Company SuccessShare bonuses

Resumo da vaga

Ohio CAT is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support administration and delivery of employee relations programs across Ohio Machinery Co. This role reports to the Employee Relations Supervisor and guides leaders and staff on workplace concerns, performance management, and policy interpretation.

It partners with operations, HR, Safety, Employee Development to promote positive experiences, ensure fair policy application, and identify trends.

Qualificações

• An associate degree, preferably in human resource management or a related field is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Must be resourceful with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply appropriate sections of employment law, regulations, and company policies.
• Must have strong computer skills and the ability to proficiently operate Microsoft Suite applications.
• Must have the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization, remain respectful and compassionate when resolving employee relations concerns, and be able to combine great people intuition, business judgment, and discretion in your decision-making.
• Must have a valid driver's license, as this position requires 75% - 90% travel.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a resource for employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, employee relations matters, company policies, and established practices.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management, attendance, workplace conduct, corrective action, conflict resolution, and other employee-related issues.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Supervisor on complex, sensitive, or higher-risk employee relations matters.
• Assist leaders in addressing employee concerns promptly, consistently, and professionally.
• Support efforts to resolve workplace conflicts and facilitate productive communication between employees and leaders.
• Conduct timely, thorough, and objective workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy concerns, workplace conduct, and other employee relations matters.
• Conduct employee and witness interviews, gather and review relevant information, document findings, and prepare investigation summaries.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Supervisor and appropriate internal resources on investigation findings and recommended next steps.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and accurate documentation throughout the investigation process.
• Conduct employee focus groups to gather meaningful feedback regarding the overall employee experience.
• Facilitate open, respectful dialogue that encourages employees to share perspectives, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and analyze employee relations trends, recurring themes, and workplace concerns based on focus group feedback.
• Assess opportunities to strengthen employee communication, engagement, and workplace culture.
• Summarize focus group findings and translate employee feedback into actionable insights and recommendations.

Conhecimentos

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance management

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal empathy

Formação

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Ohio CAT is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support administration and delivery of employee relations programs across Ohio Machinery Co. This role reports to the Employee Relations Supervisor and guides leaders and staff on workplace concerns, performance management, and policy interpretation.

It partners with operations, HR, Safety, Employee Development to promote positive experiences, ensure fair policy application, and identify trends.