Sr. Employee Relations Partner

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank•Columbia, SC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community. Find out more on AgFirst.com [https://www.agfirst.com/careers], and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agfirst-farm-credit-bank/?viewAsMember=true]!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field required, master’s preferred
4–6 years of experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, or related HR roles
Proven ability to independently manage complex, sensitive, or high-risk cases
Strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations
Demonstrated expertise in investigations, conflict resolution, and risk assessment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential matters

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end resolution of complex, high-impact employee relations cases.
Investigate and synthesize information to assess risk and determine fair, defensible outcomes.
Apply company policies, governance standards, and employment laws consistently.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Partner with leaders to navigate sensitive employee situations and balance business needs with risk.
Serve as a trusted advisor and point of escalation for HR and ER partners.
Influence decision-making through clear options, risk analysis, and recommendations.
Coach leaders to strengthen employee relations capability and practices
Identify trends and emerging risks to drive proactive, organization-wide solutions.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve ER programs, policies, and a compliant workplace environment.