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Employee Relations Specialist

Buffalo, NY, USFull-time$75k–$124k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Resolve employee and regulatory complaints, counsel managers and employees on conduct and performance issues, and ensure equitable application of organization policies.

Role type

Employee Relations Specialist

Builds

A compliant and productive work environment while mitigating legal and regulatory risk

Domain

Banking / Human Resources

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Employment law knowledge, mediation, critical incident management, performance management, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, policy interpretation

Preferred skills

Customer service experience, conflict de-escalation, presentation skills, training development

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Administer corrective action policies and oversee termination processes; conduct investigations and resolve employee complaints; counsel employees on conduct, performance, and workplace disputes; represent the bank in external regulatory hearings and unemployment claims; develop and deliver training on HR policies and legal issues.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC