Employee Relations Partner

KSB Company•Grovetown, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Partner is a senior HR professional responsible for the company's employee relations program, with a primary focus on workplace investigations, discipline, and employee separations. Working under the oversight of the Senior HR Business Partner, this role conducts thorough, objective investigations into employee complaints and concerns, guides managers through disciplinary actions and performance counseling, and manages the termination process from decision through offboarding. The Employee Relations Partner serves as a trusted, consistent point of contact for managers and employees on sensitive workplace matters, helping the company mitigate risk, ensure fair and consistent treatment, and maintain a respectful, compliant work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with substantial experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, and employee discipline required
Sound judgment and objectivity when conducting sensitive workplace investigations
Strong knowledge of employment law, disciplinary process, and termination best practices
Excellent interviewing, active listening, and documentation skills
Ability to communicate difficult messages with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
High degree of discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, able to guide managers through difficult conversations
Sound decision-making and risk-assessment skills
Proficiency in HRIS and case-management systems (Workday, ADP, UKG, Kronos) and MS Office Suite

Nice To Haves

experience partnering with legal counsel or HR Business Partners on complex employee relations matters preferred
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred
certified workplace investigator training a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct thorough, objective investigations into employee complaints, concerns, and policy violations, in coordination with and under the oversight of the Senior HR Business Partner
Gather and document evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare clear, well-supported investigation summaries and recommendations
Ensure investigations are conducted consistently, fairly, and in compliance with company policy and applicable employment law
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate documentation throughout the investigation process
Partner with managers to assess performance and conduct issues and determine appropriate corrective action
Conduct disciplinary meetings and counseling sessions with employees, clearly communicating expectations, consequences, and improvement plans
Create, issue, and document disciplinary actions (verbal warnings, written warnings, etc.)
Coach managers on how to address performance and conduct concerns proactively and consistently
Manage the termination process for involuntary and voluntary separations, including reviewing termination decisions for consistency and legal compliance
Conduct termination meetings and exit interviews
Coordinate final pay, benefits continuation, and offboarding logistics with Payroll and Benefits
Identify trends in turnover and separations and share insights with the Senior HR Business Partner and leadership
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on employee relations questions, conflicts, and concerns
Promote positive employee relations and foster a respectful, inclusive work environment
Advise managers on employee relations best practices, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation
Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Senior HR Business Partner as appropriate
Stay current on employment laws, regulations, and labor law changes affecting discipline, investigations, and terminations
Ensure employee relations actions are conducted in accordance with company policy, procedures, and applicable law
Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee relations records and documentation in the HRIS and case management systems