Senior Employee Relations Investigator & Policy Lead

Huntington Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Huntington Bank in Columbus, OH is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead and conduct complex workplace investigations, advise HR and leaders, and drive policy interpretation and improvements. The role focuses on high‑risk matters, consistency, and objectivity in investigations.

The position is a functional leadership role with no direct reports, emphasizing coaching, data‑driven process improvements, and collaboration across the Employee Relations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, Employee Relations or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in Employee Relations/Human Resources with independent investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual caseload and conduct investigations from intake to resolution.
• Provide guidance on prioritization, workload balancing, and escalation as needed.
• Monitor case metrics and drive improvements in process and documentation.
• Serve as SME to HR and leaders on complex Employee Relations matters.
• Coach team members to strengthen investigative judgment and communication.
• Analyze trends and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Contribute to policy updates and drive consistent policy application.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree required

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Huntington Bank in Columbus, OH is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead and conduct complex workplace investigations, advise HR and leaders, and drive policy interpretation and improvements. The role focuses on high‑risk matters, consistency, and objectivity in investigations.

The position is a functional leadership role with no direct reports, emphasizing coaching, data‑driven process improvements, and collaboration across the Employee Relations team.