Senior Associate Relations Leader

Hancock Whitney Corp.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. in Gulfport, Mississippi seeks a Senior Associate Relations Partner to act as a subject matter expert on complex associate relations matters, lead high-risk investigations, and advise leaders with HR, Legal, Compliance and Risk partners to mitigate organizational risk.

The role focuses on consistency in employment practices, development of leadership, and delivering training on investigations, compliance requirements, and people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant associate relations responsibility conducting complex workplace investigations.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PHR certification preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in employment law, risk mitigation, investigations, and workplace compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communications, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industry experience preferred.
• Ability to use all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-risk investigations involving associate complaints, misconduct, ethics concerns, Integrity in Action reports, retaliation allegations, and potential regulatory or policy violations.
• Provide expert consultation to leaders and HR partners regarding performance management, terminations, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as the primary HR partner for investigations related to ethics, compliance, and SOX-related concerns involving associates.
• Develop investigation strategies, conduct interviews, prepare findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business leaders to address sensitive employment matters and reduce organizational risk.
• Analyze associate relations metrics and trends, recommending proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and associate experience.
• Guide leaders in creating development-focused action plans and performance improvement strategies for associates.
• Deliver training on workplace conduct, investigations, compliance requirements, and effective people management practices.
• Mentor Associate Relations Partners and provide expertise on complex case management.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of associate relations policies, procedures, and processes.

Skills

Investigations

HR policy & compliance

Stakeholder consultation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hancock Whitney Corp. in Gulfport, Mississippi seeks a Senior Associate Relations Partner to act as a subject matter expert on complex associate relations matters, lead high-risk investigations, and advise leaders with HR, Legal, Compliance and Risk partners to mitigate organizational risk.

The role focuses on consistency in employment practices, development of leadership, and delivering training on investigations, compliance requirements, and people management.