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Montana State University
Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Bozeman, Montana
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Groupe LVMH
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New York, New York
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Human Resources Manager (Employee Relations)
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City of Winston-Salem
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Sunrise Senior Living
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Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Montana State University·Bozeman, Montana
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
The Employee Relations Specialist performs human resources work focused
on resolving complex employee relations matters, conducting impartial
workplace investigations, and providing practical guidance to support
consistent and effective workplace practices. This role supports the Human
Resources team and serves MSU administrators, faculty and staff by
providing thoughtful consultation, timely issue resolution, policy guidance,
and coaching. The position also contributes to the development and delivery
of training, resources, and proactive employee relations initiatives that
strengthen workplace culture and compliance. Ultimately, the Employee
Relations Specialist helps ensure organizational practices are fair, consistent,
and aligned with applicable policies, procedures, and employment laws.
on resolving complex employee relations matters, conducting impartial
workplace investigations, and providing practical guidance to support
consistent and effective workplace practices. This role supports the Human
Resources team and serves MSU administrators, faculty and staff by
providing thoughtful consultation, timely issue resolution, policy guidance,
and coaching. The position also contributes to the development and delivery
of training, resources, and proactive employee relations initiatives that
strengthen workplace culture and compliance. Ultimately, the Employee
Relations Specialist helps ensure organizational practices are fair, consistent,
and aligned with applicable policies, procedures, and employment laws.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Relations Management & Consultation
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor and primary point of contact for HR Business Partners, managers, and staff on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and workplace practices.
- Intake, assess, and respond to requests for assistance, including workplace conflicts, complaints, and performance concerns.
- Partner with leaders and employees to address interpersonal concerns, support constructive communication, improve morale, and promote a respectful and productive work environment.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and supervisors on performance management, corrective action, documentation, and disciplinary processes.
- Identify needs and support the development and delivery of training on workplace conduct, performance management, conflict resolution, and related employee relations topics.
Investigations & Conflict Resolution
- Conduct prompt, impartial, and thorough internal investigations into workplace complaints, concerns, and allegations of misconduct.
- Prepare clear investigative reports that summarize findings, identify relevant considerations, and recommend appropriate corrective or remedial actions.
- Serve as a neutral and objective resource when evaluating sensitive workplace concerns and determining appropriate resolution pathways.
- Advise managers and employees on practical strategies to resolve conflict, restore working relationships, and support consistent workplace expectations.
Compliance & Administration
- Support compliance with federal and state employment laws by staying current on legal and regulatory developments affecting employee relations.
- Maintain timely and accurate case management records, analyze trends and issues, and provide recommendations that strengthen HR policies, practices, and decision-making.
- Draft HR policies and organizational documentation, prepare reports and special projects, and present findings to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations.
- Provide responsive service and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, or a related field, plus at least five years of recent and relevant professional HR experience applying human resources concepts, principles, and practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Employee Relations & Investigations: Demonstrated background managing employee relations matters, conducting internal investigations, and resolving complex workplace concerns.
- HR Expertise & Compliance: Working knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, principles, and practices.
- Problem-Solving & Analysis: Experience developing solutions for complex HR issues, including gathering and analyzing relevant information.
- HR Guidance & Consultation: Documented work providing consultation or guidance to individuals across all levels of an organization.
- Training Design & Delivery: Prior work developing and delivering training, learning resources, or organizational development activities and programs.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency using computers and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email, and internet tools; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Prior experience working in human resources within a higher education environment.
- Possession of a professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, HRCI) or equivalent.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Effectively and confidently communicate complex concepts verbally and in writing to groups and individuals with varied levels of understanding.
- Navigate highly sensitive and confidential situations with a strict commitment to objectivity, accuracy, and close attention to detail.
- Apply, explain, and interpret institutional guidelines, employment laws, and HR procedures for a wide variety of employees and leaders.
- Maintain a neutral, impartial demeanor when evaluating sensitive workplace concerns, assessing conflicts, and conducting formal internal investigations.
- Prioritize and address a continuous volume of inquiries and case files while ensuring timely, responsive service in a fast-paced environment.
- Review facts from various sources to identify practical, policy-compliant solutions to workplace problems.
- Establish and foster trusted, effective working relationships with co-workers, university leaders, and staff across the institution.
- Represent the Human Resources department with professionalism, credibility, and courtesy while seamlessly adapting to evolving workplace dynamics
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position will be in person in Bozeman, MT.
This position will be in person in Bozeman, MT.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on September 17, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Montana State University
Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Bozeman, Montana
New 10h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in business
Job Description
The Employee Relations Specialist performs human resources work focused
on resolving complex employee relations matters, conducting impartial
workplace investigations, and providing practical guidance to support
consistent and effective workplace practices. This role supports the Human
Resources team and serves MSU administrators, faculty and staff by
providing thoughtful consultation, timely issue resolution, policy guidance,
and coaching. The position also contributes to the development and delivery
of training, resources, and proactive employee relations initiatives that
strengthen workplace culture and compliance. Ultimately, the Employee
Relations Specialist helps ensure organizational practices are fair, consistent,
and aligned with applicable policies, procedures, and employment laws.
on resolving complex employee relations matters, conducting impartial
workplace investigations, and providing practical guidance to support
consistent and effective workplace practices. This role supports the Human
Resources team and serves MSU administrators, faculty and staff by
providing thoughtful consultation, timely issue resolution, policy guidance,
and coaching. The position also contributes to the development and delivery
of training, resources, and proactive employee relations initiatives that
strengthen workplace culture and compliance. Ultimately, the Employee
Relations Specialist helps ensure organizational practices are fair, consistent,
and aligned with applicable policies, procedures, and employment laws.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Relations Management & Consultation
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor and primary point of contact for HR Business Partners, managers, and staff on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and workplace practices.
- Intake, assess, and respond to requests for assistance, including workplace conflicts, complaints, and performance concerns.
- Partner with leaders and employees to address interpersonal concerns, support constructive communication, improve morale, and promote a respectful and productive work environment.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and supervisors on performance management, corrective action, documentation, and disciplinary processes.
- Identify needs and support the development and delivery of training on workplace conduct, performance management, conflict resolution, and related employee relations topics.
Investigations & Conflict Resolution
- Conduct prompt, impartial, and thorough internal investigations into workplace complaints, concerns, and allegations of misconduct.
- Prepare clear investigative reports that summarize findings, identify relevant considerations, and recommend appropriate corrective or remedial actions.
- Serve as a neutral and objective resource when evaluating sensitive workplace concerns and determining appropriate resolution pathways.
- Advise managers and employees on practical strategies to resolve conflict, restore working relationships, and support consistent workplace expectations.
Compliance & Administration
- Support compliance with federal and state employment laws by staying current on legal and regulatory developments affecting employee relations.
- Maintain timely and accurate case management records, analyze trends and issues, and provide recommendations that strengthen HR policies, practices, and decision-making.
- Draft HR policies and organizational documentation, prepare reports and special projects, and present findings to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations.
- Provide responsive service and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, or a related field, plus at least five years of recent and relevant professional HR experience applying human resources concepts, principles, and practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Employee Relations & Investigations: Demonstrated background managing employee relations matters, conducting internal investigations, and resolving complex workplace concerns.
- HR Expertise & Compliance: Working knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, principles, and practices.
- Problem-Solving & Analysis: Experience developing solutions for complex HR issues, including gathering and analyzing relevant information.
- HR Guidance & Consultation: Documented work providing consultation or guidance to individuals across all levels of an organization.
- Training Design & Delivery: Prior work developing and delivering training, learning resources, or organizational development activities and programs.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency using computers and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email, and internet tools; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Prior experience working in human resources within a higher education environment.
- Possession of a professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, HRCI) or equivalent.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Effectively and confidently communicate complex concepts verbally and in writing to groups and individuals with varied levels of understanding.
- Navigate highly sensitive and confidential situations with a strict commitment to objectivity, accuracy, and close attention to detail.
- Apply, explain, and interpret institutional guidelines, employment laws, and HR procedures for a wide variety of employees and leaders.
- Maintain a neutral, impartial demeanor when evaluating sensitive workplace concerns, assessing conflicts, and conducting formal internal investigations.
- Prioritize and address a continuous volume of inquiries and case files while ensuring timely, responsive service in a fast-paced environment.
- Review facts from various sources to identify practical, policy-compliant solutions to workplace problems.
- Establish and foster trusted, effective working relationships with co-workers, university leaders, and staff across the institution.
- Represent the Human Resources department with professionalism, credibility, and courtesy while seamlessly adapting to evolving workplace dynamics
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position will be in person in Bozeman, MT.
This position will be in person in Bozeman, MT.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on September 17, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in employee relations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive HR or employee relations experience
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and documenting findings
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
Tips for Your Employee Relations Manager Job Search
Quantify your employee relations outcomes
Recruiters expect you to show impact, not just duties. Frame your resume around measurable results: grievances resolved, turnover reduced, or investigations closed within a defined period. Generic phrases like 'managed employee concerns' get filtered out quickly.
Highlight your labor law knowledge explicitly
Employee relations managers are expected to know NLRA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII inside out. Name the specific statutes you've applied, not just 'employment law.' Listing the acts by name signals depth that a generic 'HR compliance' line doesn't.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists employee relations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by sector and union environment
Filter openings by industry and note whether the role involves a unionized workforce. Labor-relations experience is weighted heavily in manufacturing, healthcare, and public-sector roles, while tech and professional services prioritize conflict resolution and culture work.
Prepare a behavioral portfolio for investigations
Interviewers commonly ask you to walk through a workplace investigation you led, including how you handled sensitive disclosures, maintained confidentiality, and reached a defensible conclusion. Prepare two or three real examples with clear outcomes before your first screen.
Negotiate using the full compensation picture
In final-round negotiations, ask specifically about severance policy authority, professional-development budgets, and whether you'll have a seat at leadership meetings. These structural factors affect how much you can actually do in the role.
Employee Relations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most employee relations managers?
The companies hiring the most employee relations managers right now include Ford Motor Company, McKinstry, and Brex, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and financial institutions consistently maintain the highest volume of open roles.
How many employee relations manager jobs are remote?
About 50% of employee relations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on policy development, compliance advising, and documentation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that require in-person investigation support or union-floor presence are typically on-site.
How do you become an employee relations manager?
Start by building a foundation in HR generalist or HR coordinator work where you handle employee complaints, performance issues, and policy application. Move into a dedicated employee relations specialist role to develop investigation and documentation skills. Earning an SHRM-CP or PHR certification strengthens your candidacy, and experience in a unionized environment or with employment-law compliance accelerates promotion to the manager level.
Can you get hired as an employee relations manager with little direct experience?
It's possible if you've handled adjacent responsibilities in an HR generalist, HR business partner, or legal coordinator role. Emphasize any formal or informal experience managing workplace conflicts, documenting performance concerns, or advising managers on policy. Completing an employment-law course and earning an entry-level SHRM credential signals commitment and can offset a thinner direct experience record.
What does the employee relations manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, a competency-based interview with the HR director or CHRO, and at least one behavioral panel where you walk through real investigation and conflict-resolution scenarios. Some employers add a case-study exercise where you assess a hypothetical employee complaint and outline your response plan. Reference checks are common and often include former direct managers.
Where can I find and apply to employee relations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to employee relations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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