Employee Relations Specialist

Dematic
$75,000-$100,000

11240 West Burleigh Street (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2025
Dematic is looking for an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist with previous employee relations experience, subject matter knowledge, strong communication (written / verbal) and interpersonal skills who will support the Americas region, focusing specifically on the USA. This role is responsible to ensure Dematic has a clear and transparent approach to Employee Relations ensuring employees concerns are taken seriously and investigated properly. This person serves as a trusted consultant and investigator by providing responsive and objective guidance to proactively and consistently address employee concerns in a thorough, neutral and respectful manner. This person is responsible for creating excellence and value through standardizing processes and making the data driven decisions. They stay informed on Employee Relations best practices, use investigation data analytics to make informed decisions, share trends and help shape the strategic direction of this space. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $75,000-$100,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: What You Will do in This Role: Conduct thorough internal investigations of reported complaints, policy violations, and incidents in a neutral and respectful manner. Consult with HR business partners to determine if any protective measures are recommended while investigations are ongoing. Provide recommendations based on investigation findings and consult HR leadership on next steps. Document investigations thoroughly and in a timely manner. Consult and provide guidance to HR business partners and generalists in lower risk complaints to enhance knowledge and capabilities. Serve as the HR liaison to investigation stakeholders including HR, Legal, Internal Audit, Safety, Security, and Digital Forensics Manage investigation tracking method and report on trends. Manage investigation document retention. Identify, design, and provide education opportunities for People Managers and the HR Community on key topics and trends in the Employee Relations space. Identify and recommend areas for process, policy, or technology enhancements to increase efficiencies, reduce risk, or improve workplace culture Manage investigative intake, including assessing reports from multiple platforms, analyzing the potential risk impact and creating cases for investigation in the company case management system What We are Looking For: 5+ years of Employee Relations work experience Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience Able to handle confidential information in a professional matter Demonstrates ability to develop thorough, complete reports with expediency Demonstrates empathy, neutrality, and good judgement Demonstrates an acute attention to detail and highly organized behaviors Able to create a calm atmosphere and de-escalate emotionally charged situations Able to influence peers and leadership for the best results possible #LI-AP1