Employee Relations Specialist

KONE•Lisle, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Employee Relations Specialist for KONE Americas in KONE Lisle, IL? Do you enjoy analyzing evidence, documentation, and other relevant materials to determine finding? Does maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the integrity of the investigation process motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you collaborate with P&C, Legal, and management teams to address and resolve employee relations issues? Are you skillful with conducting comprehensive investigations into employee incident reports? Do you demonstrate a passion for quality and results? Are you committed to promoting a safety culture in your team? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! Location of position: Lisle, IL As our Employee Relations Specialist, you will successfully analyze, problem-solve and collaborate to ensure that objectives are completed by performing the required duties while working with your customers and colleagues. Your mission is to promote a positive culture by accomplishing safety and quality goals to achieve customer satisfaction and profitable business results. You will bring 3+ years of progressive and successful (experience in employee relations, HR investigations, or a related role (including conducting interviews and in a corporate/large organizational setting) to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree (Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field) or professional certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR). Hiring requirements Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations. Excellent investigative and analytical skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with employees at all levels. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations simultaneously. At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work. Just some of our many benefits include: Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Opportunities to learn and grow 401K Employer Match 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution Well-being Program Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Family & Medical Leave Parental Leave Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner Paid Time Off & Holidays Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Buy-Up Long-term Disability Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Insurance KONE Credit Union Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Annual Base Pay Range: The hiring range for this role is $93,400 – $122,640. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Variable Compensation KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals. Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! Beware of Recruitment Scams We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Read more on www.kone.com/careers Beware of Recruitment Scams At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/ At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive and successful (experience in employee relations, HR investigations, or a related role (including conducting interviews and in a corporate/large organizational setting) to KONE
Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations.
Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with employees at all levels.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.