Senior Employee Relations Specialist - Corporate Functions

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

17d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Scout Motors' corporate functions workforce by leading complex employee relations matters, advising leaders, and ensuring consistent application of policies and workplace standards. This role serves as a subject matter expert, independently managing sensitive workplace issues, conducting investigations, providing strategic guidance to supervisors and managers, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. The position operates with a high level of autonomy, partnering directly with corporate leadership, legal, 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.

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 HRBPs 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 with colleagues to proactively identify issues and build strong working relationships.
• Support workforce transitions and organizational changes within Corporate Functions.
• 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
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

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