Strategic Banking Employee Relations Partner

Northwest Bank; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a positive and compliant workplace culture. You will advise managers, conduct confidential investigations, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure lawful handling of ER matters.

The role focuses on investigations, policy adherence, and risk reduction within a regulated banking environment. Onsite work is required four days a week, with a flexible option for Friday work-from-home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and investigative reporting skills.
• Experience with HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct confidential investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and ethical concerns, ensuring compliance with internal policies and banking regulations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure consistent and legally sound handling of employee relations matters.
• Monitor and analyze employee relations trends, identifying risk areas and recommending proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and reduce liability.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs on workplace conduct, ethics, respectful communication, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to support organizational changes, restructures, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of employee relations cases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Assist in the review and enhancement of employee relations policies and procedures to align with banking industry standards and employment law.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting federal and state employment laws, banking regulations, and internal policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Investigations

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to foster a positive and compliant workplace culture. You will advise managers, conduct confidential investigations, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership to ensure lawful handling of ER matters.

The role focuses on investigations, policy adherence, and risk reduction within a regulated banking environment. Onsite work is required four days a week, with a flexible option for Friday work-from-home.