Senior Employee Relations Leader - HR Investigations

First Mid Bank & Trust; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision with HSA match

401(k) with employer match + ESPP

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & bonuses

Job summary

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. seeks a Senior Employee Relations Officer in Mattoon, IL. You will serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations matters, guiding managers, investigating issues, and coordinating with legal counsel to ensure compliant resolutions.

You will analyze turnover data, prepare actionable reports, and drive retention initiatives while maintaining policy standards and a positive work environment across all business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years HR experience with employee relations focus.
• PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP certification preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 20% as needed for investigations/meetings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee relations across business units.
• Coach managers on performance, discipline, and separations.
• Draft responses for EEOC, DOL, and legal claims for CHRO approval.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Track turnover and analyze data to improve retention.
• Prepare reports and partner with HR to improve engagement.
• Lead governance on employee issues and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Labor laws knowledge

Strong writing

MS Office proficient

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR experience 7+ years

PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP preferred

Job description

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. seeks a Senior Employee Relations Officer in Mattoon, IL. You will serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations matters, guiding managers, investigating issues, and coordinating with legal counsel to ensure compliant resolutions.

You will analyze turnover data, prepare actionable reports, and drive retention initiatives while maintaining policy standards and a positive work environment across all business units.