Team Member Relations Specialist - Omaha

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Quarterly incentive

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Ho-Chunk, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Team Member Relations Specialist to join our HR team, focusing on employee relations and workplace investigations.

The role emphasizes fair, confidential handling of concerns and collaboration with leaders across properties. The ideal candidate will conduct investigations into workplace conduct, harassment, and policy violations, while supporting engagement initiatives and retention efforts to strengthen workplace culture and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience in employee relations and conducting workplace investigations required.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with corporate-level event planning preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR practices and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel between WarHorse Gaming properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential, timely, objective workplace investigations.
• Address employee relations concerns involving conduct, policy violations, harassment, and discrimination.
• Partner with managers and HR leadership to resolve complex issues.
• Provide HR guidance on employee relations, policies, and performance concerns.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation related to investigations.
• Conduct regular meetings with assigned business units to identify concerns and provide HR support.
• Analyze employee relations trends and metrics to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with management and Team Members to improve relationships, morale, and retention.
• Support Team Member counseling, exit interviews, and related processes.
• Coordinate with the engagement team to strengthen communication between Team Members and leadership.
• Plan and execute quarterly Team Member events and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with annual holiday events, anniversary events, and recognition programs.
• Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

HR policies

Analytical skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

HRMS

Job description

Summary

Team Member Relations Specialist

Location: Omaha, NebraskaPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary: BOE (Based on Experience)Work Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours; schedule may vary based on business needs. Some evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required for Team Member events, investigations, or operational needs.

Job Summary

WarHorse Gaming is seeking an experienced Team Member Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Lincoln.

This position plays an important role in supporting our Team Members and leaders, with a primary focus on employee relations and workplace investigations. The Team Member Relations Specialist will serve as a trusted HR resource for addressing workplace concerns, resolving employee relations matters, and ensuring issues are handled fairly, consistently, confidentially, and in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience conducting workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, workplace conduct, and other sensitive employee relations matters.

This role will also support Team Member engagement initiatives, events, retention efforts, and strategies designed to strengthen workplace culture across WarHorse Gaming.

Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience is required.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct thorough, timely, objective, and confidential workplace investigations.

• Address employee relations concerns involving workplace conduct, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and other Team Member matters.

• Partner with managers and HR leadership to resolve complex Team Member relations issues.

• Provide HR guidance to leaders regarding employee relations matters, company policies, performance concerns, and workplace issues.

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation related to investigations and employee relations matters.

• Conduct regular meetings with assigned business units to identify concerns and provide HR support.

• Analyze employee relations trends and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Partner with management and Team Members to improve workplace relationships, morale, productivity, engagement, and retention.

• Support Team Member counseling, exit interviews, and other employee relations processes.

• Partner with the engagement team to strengthen communication between Team Members and leadership.

• Plan and execute quarterly Team Member events and engagement initiatives.

• Partner with HR leadership on annual holiday events, anniversary events, recognition programs, and other Team Member activities.

• Practice, support, and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Previous experience in employee relations and conducting workplace investigations is required.

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Experience with corporate-level event planning preferred.

• Bilingual skills preferred.

• Knowledge of applicable employment laws, workplace regulations, HR practices, and company policies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, objectively, and with discretion.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR/HCM systems.

• Ability to travel between WarHorse Gaming properties and administrative offices as needed.

• Applicable HR professional certification preferred.

Benefits

• Federal Employees Medical Coverage

• Full insurance coverage offerings

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

• Quarterly incentive program

• Vacation, holiday, and sick days

Travel Requirements

This position will regularly travel between administrative offices and WarHorse Gaming casino locations.

Licensing Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nebraska Gaming License.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.