Employee Relations Specialist

Pella Corporation; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, helping navigate complex employee relations matters while advancing positive team member experiences.

You will conduct thorough investigations, coach leaders, identify risks, and support performance improvement and accommodation processes, fostering a respectful, confidential environment and contributing to organizational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 3-5 years in human resources, employee relations, or related field.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders through complex workplace situations.
• Strong investigation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Consult leaders on employee performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct thorough, objective investigations of policy concerns and misconduct.
• Provide coaching to leaders on ER best practices.
• Identify ER trends and risks with leadership.
• Develop and implement performance improvement and corrective actions.
• Maintain confidential documentation of ER matters.
• Conduct exit interviews and share insights to improve retention.
• Review and process religious accommodation requests.
• Assist leadership with workplace emergencies and sensitive situations.
• Represent the company in unemployment claims as needed.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Investigation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Pella Corporation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're seeking an Employee Relations Partner to help foster a workplace culture built on respect, trust, accountability, and belonging. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, helping navigate complex employee relations matters while advancing positive team member experiences and supporting organizational success.

At Pella, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact on team member engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Partner with leaders across a dynamic and growing organization.
• Influence positive outcomes through coaching, problem-solving, and relationship building.
• Expand your expertise across employee relations, investigations, performance management, accommodations, and workplace concerns.
• Join a values-driven company committed to servant leadership and people development.

What You'll Do:

As an Employee Relations Partner, you will:

• Serve as a trusted consultant to leaders on employee performance, conduct, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct thorough and objective investigations involving policy concerns, workplace conflicts, and allegations of misconduct.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders at all levels on employee relations best practices.
• Partner with leaders to proactively identify and address employee relations trends and risks.
• Support the development and delivery of performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and other performance management initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation related to employee relations matters.
• Conduct exit interviews and share key insights to help improve retention and employee experience.
• Review and process religious accommodation requests.
• Assist leadership in responding to workplace emergencies, threats, and other sensitive employee situations.
• Represent the company in unemployment claims as needed.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a collaborative HR professional who combines strong business judgment with empathy, integrity, and courage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of human resources, employee relations, labor relations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders through complex workplace situations.
• Strong investigation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related HR certification.
• Experience supporting employee relations in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.