HR Advisor (AVP)

U.S. Bank•St. Louis, MO

10d•$105,400 - $124,000•Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank is seeking an HR Advisor to join its Employee Relations team. The role partners with leaders and team members to address employee relations matters, including performance management, absenteeism, workplace conduct concerns, and dispute resolution. The advisor provides practical guidance aligned with company policies, practices, and applicable employment laws, and helps ensure decisions are fair, consistent, compliant, and grounded in sound judgment. The HR Advisor manages cases end to end, researching and assessing complex issues, making recommendations, maintaining strong documentation, and working toward timely resolution. The role also coaches team leaders, helps strengthen their decision-making and accountability, and partners with stakeholders to support a respectful, inclusive workplace and a strong compliance and risk foundation. The position requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week. The posting describes a collaborative, high-performing HR team and exposure to complex, high-visibility work.

Requirements

Typically six or more years of experience in employee relations, as an HR Generalist, or in an associated HR position.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field.
Ability to navigate sensitive situations and influence leaders effectively.
Strong critical-thinking and risk-assessment skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for quality and timeliness.
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, defensible documentation.
Commitment to fair, consistent, and effective workplace practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performance coaching, conflict resolution, and administering disciplinary action.
Previous experience working in HR Operations or an HR Service Center.
Ability to work independently and identify when to engage others.
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening skills and oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to maintain confidential information.
PC and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

Consult with team leaders and team members on performance management, misconduct, workplace concerns, and employee experience matters.
Coach team leaders to build capability, drive accountability, and handle situations consistently and confidently.
Research, assess, and resolve complex employee relations issues and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
Ensure alignment with company policies, practices, and employment legislation while balancing risk and business outcomes.
Partner with key stakeholders to deliver consistent, compliant, and fair outcomes.
Own cases from beginning to end, focusing on timely resolution, strong documentation, and high-quality decision-making.

Benefits

Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation, from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure.
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and pension, subject to eligibility requirements.