Senior Employee Relations Leader | Stock Purchase Plan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. in Mattoon, IL seeks a Senior Employee Relations Officer to serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations matters across business units. You will analyze data metrics to drive improvements and partner with HR leadership for proactive solutions.

The role offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program including healthcare, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Occasional travel may be required to support investigations and meetings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related HR experience or HR generalist experience with employee relations experience.
• PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP certification is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for investigations and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee relations; guide managers in performance, discipline, and separations.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee relations concerns.
• Review disciplinary action documentation with managers; ensure policy and legal compliance.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on EEOC, DOL, and claims; prepare responses.
• Analyze turnover data and provide retention improvement recommendations.

Skills

Labor law knowledge

Strong writing

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Judgement & risk assessment

Education

7+ years HR experience

PHR/SPHR or CP/SCP preferred

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. in Mattoon, IL seeks a Senior Employee Relations Officer to serve as the primary contact for complex employee relations matters across business units. You will analyze data metrics to drive improvements and partner with HR leadership for proactive solutions.

The role offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program including healthcare, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Occasional travel may be required to support investigations and meetings.