Employee Relations Partner

Northwest Bank

Employee Relations Partner fostering a compliant workplace culture in the bank. Guiding managers and employees on HR issues and conducting investigations on complaints.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeFishers • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
Conduct thorough, 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
In-depth knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with discretion and professionalism.
Experience conducting investigations and preparing detailed reports.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Professional development opportunities
Regularly celebrating wins

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsperformance managementdisciplinary actionsconflict resolutioninvestigationsreport preparationemployment lawregulatory complianceHR best practicesworkplace conduct training

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsconflict resolution skillsdiscretionprofessionalismanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational change supportworkforce planning