Senior Employee Relations Leader | Investigations & Policy

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage withH

401(k) with match and ESPP

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement & bonuses

Job summary

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is hiring a Senior Employee Relations Officer in Grapevine, TX. You will serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations, guide managers through performance management and disciplinary matters, and coordinate with legal counsel on claims.

You will also analyze turnover and develop preventive measures to improve retention. Responsibilities include leading investigations, tracking case progress, drafting responses, and providing strategic guidance to senior

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience or HR generalist experience with demonstrated employee relations experience required.
• PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP certification is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel as needed for investigations and/or meetings (anticipated to be less than 20% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to managers in handling performance management, employee discipline, and separation processes.
• Provide guidance to managers for disciplinary coaching matters and review/edit disciplinary action documentation.
• Build relationships with managers across all business lines to understand challenges and concerns.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, investigate and draft responses for EEOC, DOL and legal claims for final approval.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee relations concerns including harassment, discrimination, and policy violations.
• Manage the employee relations hotline, review case progress, conduct investigations, and deliver debriefs.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Education

7+ years HR experience

PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is hiring a Senior Employee Relations Officer in Grapevine, TX. You will serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations, guide managers through performance management and disciplinary matters, and coordinate with legal counsel on claims.

You will also analyze turnover and develop preventive measures to improve retention. Responsibilities include leading investigations, tracking case progress, drafting responses, and providing strategic guidance to senior