Sr Employee Relations Specialist

About Wealth Enhancement

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr Employee Relations Specialist! The Employee Relations Specialist is a trusted advisor who partners with leaders and employees to resolve workplace issues, conduct investigations, provide guidance on performance and conduct matters, and ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices. This role helps foster a positive and compliant workplace culture by mitigating risk, coaching leaders, addressing employee concerns, and driving proactive employee relations strategies.

This is a Remote position.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $120,000.00 , exclusive of bonuses and benefits. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.

Primary Job Functions

Deliver consistent employee relations case resolution

Manage a portfolio of employee relations cases from intake through resolution.

Provide guidance to managers on employee performance concerns, conduct issues, attendance, workplace conflict, and policy violations.

Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations involving employee complaints, harassment allegations, discrimination concerns, retaliation claims, and other workplace issues.

Document investigations, findings, recommendations, and outcomes in accordance with company standards.

Analyze case trends and recommend proactive actions to reduce recurring workplace issues.

Strengthen leader decisions and workforce transitions

Coach leaders on effective employee management practices.

Partner with managers on performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and separation decisions.

Provide recommendations that balance business needs, employee experience, legal compliance, and organizational values.

Support organizational changes, restructures, and workforce transitions.

Ensure policy consistency and employment compliance

Interpret and apply company policies consistently across the organization.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Partner with Legal and HR leadership on complex employee relations matters.

Assist with reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and workplace practices.

Maintain knowledge of employment law developments and emerging workplace trends.

Advance respectful workplace practices and conflict resolution

Facilitate conversations and interventions to resolve workplace conflicts.

Promote respectful workplace behaviors and foster positive employee relations.

Support employee engagement initiatives and help leaders address workplace concerns proactively.

Serve as a trusted resource for employees seeking guidance on workplace issues.

Improve employee relations insight, capability, and processes

Maintain accurate case documentation and records.

Track key employee relations metrics and trends.

Prepare reports and insights for HR leadership regarding case volume, themes, risks, and resolution effectiveness.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, manager capability, and employee experience.

Build Leader Capability and Workforce Consistency

Develop and deliver training for leaders on employee relations best practices.

Educate managers on performance management, documentation, investigations, accommodations, and policy application.

Support the creation of tools, templates, and playbooks that improve consistency across the organization.

Improve service quality by using AI and digital tools

Use approved AI and digital tools to simplify work, improve service quality, and increase efficiency, while validating outputs for accuracy, privacy, and business alignment.

Identify and escalate inaccurate information and knowledge gaps, or issues related to digital tools

Education/Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent, demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant employee relations responsibility.

Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters.

Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Experience advising managers on performance management, corrective action, and terminations.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with HRIS and case management systems.

Proficient at using AI and digital tools

Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Experience supporting multi-state workforces.

Experience in financial services, professional services, or other highly regulated industries.

Experience leveraging HR technology and AI-enabled tools to improve HR processes and case management.

WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. To comply with state, pay transparency laws, we must disclose the entire salary grade. The entire salary grade for those who are classified as this level is $87,400.00 - $131,000.00. However, the base salary range bolded above ($105,000.00 to $120,000.00) is what we expect to pay as a starting range for this position.

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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

Training and professional development

Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses

Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options

Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid

401k with match and profit sharing

Wellness programs and resources

Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)

12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)

Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)

Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process