Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner is instrumental in cultivating a positive and collaborative workplace culture by providing expert guidance and support on all employee relations matters. This role serves as a trusted advisor proactive problem-solver and will be responsible for handling employee concerns addressing workplace conflicts and leading initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and employee engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Build implement and continuosly optimize the employee relations program.
• Establish standardized processes tools and metrics for tracking resolving and analyzing employee relations cases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees seeking guidance on workplace issues and disputes.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints grievances and disciplinary matters in alignment with policy and employment law.
• Mediate conflicts between employees managers and teams to foster a positive inclusive and respectful workplace culture in alignment with company values and behaviors.
• Recommend and implement conflict resolution strategies to prevent recurring or systemic issues.
• Provide advice and expert support to leaders in managing complex employee relations matters and sensitive situations.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients serving as a trusted advisor on HR compliance and workplace matters.
• Conduct thorough investigations by interviewing parties collecting and evaluating evidence and maintaining detailed documentation throughout the process.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation summaries and reports that outline findings recommendations and appropriate next steps.
• Partner with HR leadership to ensure fair consistent and compliant outcomes in all investigations.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to assess develop and update company policies and procedures related to employee relations and workplace conduct.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies across the organization.
• Stay current with federal state and local employment laws.
• Work closely with HR leadership to address potential legal exposure and to align HR practices with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers on employee relations best practices investigations compliance and effective communication.
• Conduct organization-wide training and awareness campaigns on respectful workplace standards reporting channels and anti-harassment policies.
• Support the performance management process by coaching managers on feedback delivery documentation and progressive discipline.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources or related field required
• PHR SHRM-CP SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred
• 3 years of experience in employee relations and/or advice and counsel.
• Strong knowledge of employee law and regulations
• Excellent investigative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Caring for You So You Can Care for Others

• Medical dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success

• 401(k) including an employer match up to $2500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5250 annually
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position please reach out to us at

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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