Employee Relations Consultant

Huntington National Bank

Employee Relations Consultant providing strategic oversight for employee relations across defined regions and business segments. Advising HR and Legal for consistent, compliant practices.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMinnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,925 - $92,525 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, including conflict resolution, compliance with labor laws, and performance management. Proficient in documenting cases and analyzing employee relations trends while maintaining confidentiality and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ExperienceKnowledge of Employment LawsProfessional HR Certification (SHRM-CP/PHR)Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsConflict ResolutionPerformance ManagementCase ManagementLabor Laws ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDocumentation SkillsGrievance ProceduresTime Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsChange AgilityConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

Human Resource Information SystemsCase Management SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

RetailFinancial ServicesEmployee Relations TrendsComplianceInternal Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic oversight and support for employee relations across a defined region and business segments
Acts as a key advisor and liaison on complex workplace issues, partnering with HR Business Partners and Legal to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant practices
Advises managers and employees on HR policies, conflict resolution, and performance management
Resolves moderately complex employee relations issues
Documents and tracks employee relations cases with well-written justifications within the Case Management system to ensure consistency and mitigate risk
Supports internal audits and recommends corrective actions
Works as a liaison between training and managers to fill skill gaps and promote best practices
Monitors and reports on employee relations trends and metrics
Participates in grievance procedures and compliance-related documentation
Supports HR initiatives and special projects as needed
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related degree
In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a High School Diploma and an additional 4 years of experience will be required (total 7 years of Employee Relations or Human Resource experience)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Employee Relations or related HR discipline, which includes experience enforcing state and federal labor, wage and hour laws
Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/PHR)
Employee Relations experience in a Retail and/or Financial Services environment is a plus
Must have solid background and knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and practices
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver effective communication (verbal and written) proactively with a customer-oriented approach, while maintaining credible relationships at all levels of the organization
Excellent negotiation and closing skills and the ability to build relationships built on ethics and integrity
Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain an exceptional level of confidentiality, utilizing sound judgment when dealing with sensitive issues
Exceptional attention to detail, organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under restrictions/deadlines
Strong analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills required
Proven experience taking initiative to identify and anticipate colleague needs and make recommendations
Ability to stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations
Change agility, influencing and conflict management skills are critical
Ability to be self-directed and able to work on multiple priorities with minimal supervision and a sense of urgency
Proficient in Microsoft Office application (including Copilot); experience with human resource information and case management systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
wellness program
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plan
paid leave programs
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)