Employee Relations Supervisor

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations initiatives that support a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, complaints, conflicts, and disciplinary issues.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors regarding employee conduct, attendance, performance management, corrective action, and policy application.
• Facilitate conflict resolution efforts and recommend practical solutions that balance employee and business needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation and prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations.
• Partner with leadership and legal counsel, when appropriate, to resolve employee relations concerns while minimizing organizational risk.
• Ensure consistency and confidentiality throughout the investigation process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEOC requirements, and related employment legislation.
• Support organizational compliance efforts through audits, reporting, and documentation management.
• Partner with the Director of Employee Development & Safety to enhance leadership capability and strengthen management effectiveness by developing and delivering employee relations, workplace conduct, performance management, and compliance training for supervisors and managers.
• Coach leaders on difficult employee conversations, organizational change initiatives, and workforce management strategies.
• Utilize HRIS and reporting tools to maintain accurate records and generate actionable insights.
• Track, analyze, and report employee relations metrics, including turnover, corrective actions, investigations, grievances, and employee concerns to identify trends and provide recommendations to improve employee experience, manager effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and development support to direct reports.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with employee relations responsibility.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters required.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations within manufacturing, construction, industrial equipment, transportation, or related industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Effective organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems.

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.