Hybrid Employee Relations Partner - Banking

Northwest Bank; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite M-Th schedule

Optional Friday work-from-home

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a fair, compliant workplace and advise leaders on complex employee matters across the bank. You will investigate concerns, support policy adherence, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR to mitigate risk.

This onsite role (M-Th) includes an optional Fridays work-from-home day, with responsibilities spanning investigations, documentation, policy enhancements, and workforce planning support in a regulated financial services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, preferably in banking or financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with discretion and professionalism.
• 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, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct thorough, confidential investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and ethical concerns, ensuring compliance with internal policies and banking regulations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure consistent and legally sound handling of employee relations matters.
• Monitor and analyze employee relations trends, identifying risk areas and recommending proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and reduce liability.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs on workplace conduct, ethics, respectful communication, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to support organizational changes, restructures, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of employee relations cases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Assist in the review and enhancement of employee relations policies and procedures to align with banking industry standards and employment law.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting federal and state employment laws, banking regulations, and internal policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy development

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree or HR certification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a fair, compliant workplace and advise leaders on complex employee matters across the bank. You will investigate concerns, support policy adherence, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR to mitigate risk.

This onsite role (M-Th) includes an optional Fridays work-from-home day, with responsibilities spanning investigations, documentation, policy enhancements, and workforce planning support in a regulated financial services