Senior Employee Relations Leader

First Mid Bancshares, Inc.; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits with medical, dental,視

401(k) with company match + ESPP

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & performance-bn

Job summary

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Officer in Mattoon, IL. You will serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations matters across business units, driving solutions aligned with the bank’s culture and values.

You will analyze data trends to identify opportunities to improve the work environment, coach managers, and lead investigations, ensuring compliance with policy and law.

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience with employee relations.
• PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP certification preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 20% for investigations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee relations matters, guiding managers in performance and discipline processes.
• Review and edit disciplinary action documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Build relationships with managers across business lines to understand challenges and concerns.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, investigate and draft responses for EEOC, DOL and other claims.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee relations concerns including harassment or discrimination.

Skills

Labor law knowledge

Strong writing skills

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Judgement under risk

Education

PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Officer in Mattoon, IL. You will serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations matters across business units, driving solutions aligned with the bank’s culture and values.

You will analyze data trends to identify opportunities to improve the work environment, coach managers, and lead investigations, ensuring compliance with policy and law.