Senior Employee Relations Specialist – Production

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

11h • $120,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in employee relations for Production Operations. This role independently manages complex and sensitive workplace matters, conducts investigations, provides strategic guidance to supervisors and managers, and ensures compliance with employment laws and company policies.
This position operates with a high level of autonomy and judgment, partnering directly with production leadership and HR to proactively mitigate risk, strengthen leadership capability, and foster a respectful and accountable workplace environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience leading workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential matters.
• Strong written documentation and investigative skills.
• Ability to influence and coach front-line and mid-level leaders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, onsite environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Experience supporting hourly and/or manufacturing or production-based workforces strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Conduct thorough interviews, gather and analyze evidence, document findings, and prepare investigation summaries with recommended actions.
• Provide expert guidance on corrective action, performance management, and terminations to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Ensure proper documentation and case management in alignment with company standards.
• Escalate high-risk matters to the VP of HR – Production and/or Legal as appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace best practices.
• Coach leaders on documentation, difficult conversations, attendance management, and performance improvement processes.
• Maintain regular presence on the production floor to proactively identify issues and build strong working relationships.
• Support workforce transitions and organizational changes within Production Operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and company policies.
• Identify patterns and trends in employee relations cases and provide insights to HR leadership.
• Support audit readiness and maintain accurate, defensible documentation.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to address recurring workforce concerns and implement preventative solutions.
• Help promote a respectful, inclusive, and performance-driven culture within the production environment.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and available resources.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and workforce communications.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of supervisor training on employee relations topics.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level