Employee Relations Specialist – Onsite Marshfield

Nelson-Jameson, Inc.; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Annual Merit Increase

Generous Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. is hiring an Onsite Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations in Marshfield, WI. You will join the Employee Experience team to address workplace concerns with empathy and discretion, supporting managers and employees through investigations, performance matters, and policy interpretation.

The role emphasizes a people-first culture, compliance with laws, and collaboration with Legal and Compliance to improve retention and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of employee relations experience or equivalent people-focused experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues including disputes and concerns.
• Conduct and document internal investigations related to complaints or policy violations.
• Advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations in line with policies.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws with a focus on employee experience.
• Assist with EX Help Desk functionality, including ticket processing and dashboards.
• Analyze trends in employee relations issues and propose proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with EX Team on programs, training, and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate case records in the case management system.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and other teams as needed.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews to inform retention strategies.
• Support EX-related communications, policy updates, and special initiatives.
• Be an accessible presence for employees and a trusted resource for managers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Documentation

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG

HRIS

Job description

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. is hiring an Onsite Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations in Marshfield, WI. You will join the Employee Experience team to address workplace concerns with empathy and discretion, supporting managers and employees through investigations, performance matters, and policy interpretation.

The role emphasizes a people-first culture, compliance with laws, and collaboration with Legal and Compliance to improve retention and the employee experience.