Employee Relations Specialist

Description

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Summary: 
The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration and delivery of employee relations programs and practices that foster a positive, productive, and compliant work environment across Ohio Machinery Co. Reporting to the Employee Relations Supervisor, this role serves as a resource to leaders and employees by providing guidance and support related to workplace concerns, performance management, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, employee engagement, and employment practices.

The Employee Relations Specialist partners with operational leaders, Human Resources, Safety, Employee Development, and other internal resources to promote positive employee experiences, support fair and consistent application of company policies, identify employee relations trends, and help strengthen workplace culture throughout the organization. This role is highly field-oriented and requires frequent travel to company locations to support employee relations initiatives, investigations, leader coaching, and employee engagement activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource for employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, employee relations matters, company policies, and established practices.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management, attendance, workplace conduct, corrective action, conflict resolution, and other employee-related issues.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Supervisor on complex, sensitive, or higher-risk employee relations matters.
• Assist leaders in addressing employee concerns promptly, consistently, and professionally.
• Support efforts to resolve workplace conflicts and facilitate productive communication between employees and leaders.
• Conduct timely, thorough, and objective workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy concerns, workplace conduct, and other employee relations matters. 
• Conduct employee and witness interviews, gather and review relevant information, document findings, and prepare investigation summaries. 
• Partner with the Employee Relations Supervisor and appropriate internal resources on investigation findings and recommended next steps. 
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and accurate documentation throughout the investigation process.
• Conduct employee focus groups to gather meaningful feedback regarding the overall employee experience.
• Facilitate open, respectful dialogue that encourages employees to share perspectives, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and analyze employee relations trends, recurring themes, and workplace concerns based on focus group feedback.
• Assess opportunities to strengthen employee communication, engagement, and workplace culture.
• Summarize focus group findings and translate employee feedback into actionable insights and recommendations.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• An associate degree, preferably in human resource management or a related field is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Must be resourceful with excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply appropriate sections of employment law, regulations, and company policies. 
• Must have strong computer skills and the ability to proficiently operate Microsoft Suite applications. 
• Must have the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization, remain respectful and compassionate when resolving employee relations concerns, and be able to combine great people intuition, business judgment, and discretion in your decision-making. 
• Must have a valid driver's license, as this position requires 75% - 90% travel.   

Employee Benefits: 

• 401(k) Match and Employer Discretionary Contribution.
• Two different Health Insurance options including an HSA health insurance option with a Dollar for Dollar match up to $1,200.00 per year.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Credit Union Access.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. 
• Scholarship opportunities for employee's spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
• Base pay plus annual bonus potential
• Company SuccessShare bonuses

Physical Requirements:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.