Employee Relations Business Partner

AmeriLife • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

The Employee Relations Business Partner will play a critical supporting role in supporting the HR Business Partner team. They will assist with the day-to-day employee relations operations, ensuring we maintain a fair, compliant, and supportive workplace. This role will partner with HR and Legal to resolve workplace issues, provide guidance on HR policies, and promote a culture of respect and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of employee relations experience and preferably a minimum of 3 years in HR business partner roles in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with ER areas, such as performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution; able to navigate complex conversations and provide objective input.
• Ability to conduct sensitive and confidential investigations with professionalism and integrity.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including complaints, conflicts, and policy inquiries.
• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns.
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Document all employee relations cases, investigations, and outcomes in accordance with company and legal requirements.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching, corrective action, and terminations.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation sessions between employees or between employees and management.
• Monitor workplace trends and recommend improvements to HR policies and practices.
• Responsible for the upkeep of Employee Handbook with guidance from Legal and leads communication to HR Partners and leaders when there are policy updates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with HR Operations on background check reviews.
• Develop and deliver training to managers and staff on employee relations topics such as workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and anti-discrimination.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees