Sr. Employee Relations Advisor

First National Bank; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Time Off Programs

Health Savings Account

Employee Banking

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

First National Bank (FNBO) is seeking an experienced HR professional to consult with employees and managers on a broad range of HR programs, including performance management and policies. The role leads investigations and supports audits while ensuring regulatory compliance and data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with HR business partners to enhance employee engagement and policy effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on HR, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR or management roles with problem-solving responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of HR programs, labor/employment laws, and managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultative HR services to employees and managers across performance management and workforce policies.
• Contribute to effective workforce policies and ensure regulatory compliance and clear communication.
• Lead employment investigations with confidentiality and professional rigor; coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Support onboarding and development for managers to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR partners to improve programs and policies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

HR programs

Labor & employment law

Employee relations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (HR/related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story- and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's success.

Summary of the Job:

This role will be accountable for consulting with employees and managers to deliver employment related programs and services including: addressing employee grievances; leading the employee investigation process; contributing to the delivery of workforce policies; and leveraging metrics to complete and deliver data-driven analysis. Key areas of expertise include labor and employment law, discipline, performance management, conflict resolution, compliance and communication.

About This Role:

• Employment Services: Deliver consultative services to employees and managers on a broad range of HR programs including performance management and workforce policies. Support all facets of employee relations services throughout the employment life cycle, determine and recommend exit options. In partnership with HRBP, lead employee relations work through restructures/reorganizations including selection criteria, impact analysis and exit. Participate in external and internal audit processes. This includes creating documentation, conducting research, interviewing with regulators and managing across internal stakeholders.
• Workforce Policies: Contribute to delivery of effective workforce policies, both HR and organizational, which align to the Operating Philosophy and support a high level of employee engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance. Ensure these policies are communicated through various channels to improve understanding and engagement (handbook, intranet, Operating Philosophy training, Fundamentals for Lawful Management training).
• Investigations : In alignment with the Operating Philosophy, lead employment investigations (internal, ethics hotline, EEOC charges, OSHA complaints, DOL complaints, etc) with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism; create legally defensible process and documentation to support. Coordinate both internal and external stakeholder integrations throughout the course of the investigation process. Make decisions and/or recommendations for future action based on findings and remain engaged in ongoing action plans.
• Management Services: Actively participate in the development, integration and onboarding (when appropriate) of new or existing managers regarding workforce policies and services that support to ensure high levels of employee engagement and high managerial effectiveness.
• Employee Engagement: Work in partnership with HR business partners and HR Centers of Excellence to proactively engage the workforce. Provide diagnostic support and feedback regarding program engagement, effectiveness and opportunities for improved excellence.
• Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively across Human Resources to provide input and assist in the improvement of programs related to performance management and workforce programs and policies.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus on Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 3- 5 years of progressive experience in HR or management role where situational assessment, influence, and problem resolution were core competencies of success.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HR programs and practices, labor and employment laws, and managerial responsibilities

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Project management and project execution skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to present multiple data points and formulate recommended solutions
• Able to flex work style and function in ambiguous situations
• Experience in a fast paced organization and can operate under a high degree of confidentiality and ambiguity
• Proven track record or success in collaboration, influence, coaching, development and feedback across multiple stakeholder groups
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Must have ability to communicate effectively, influence others, facilitate processes and coach/advise managers and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and support a variety of hours, days, nights, evening and weekends. Travel and flexible scheduling are required and based on business demands.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Compensation:

Compensation range (base pay): $81,662.00-$134,741.00

This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment:

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing in-person collaboration three (3) days a week with remote flexibility two (2) days a week. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy and relationship-building of face-to-face collaboration while still enjoying the flexibility of remote workdays. We provide the tools and technology to ensure seamless transitions between work environments, supporting your productivity wherever you are. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k, With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at [e-mail]. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20261341

Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves- no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

Learn more here.

FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.