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Employee Relations Specialist - Chicago or Decatur, IL.
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**Employee Relations Specialist - Chicago or Decatur, IL.**
**Job Overview**
The Employee Relations Specialist will be an integral part of the North America Employee Relations team at ADM. This position is responsible for addressing employee relations matters ranging from advising on performance management issues, policy violations, and interpretation to investigating and resolving employee complaints related to Title VII and other workplace issues. This role requires the ability to analyze basic to sophisticated information, develop valued fact-based conclusions using a variety of resources and techniques, and present findings to all levels of management and leadership.
**Key Responsibilities:*** Serves as team case management administrator by triaging all matters submitted to the team through the ADM Way HelpLine or mailbox and delegating to stakeholders or assigning an ER investigator.* Serves as the first point of contact for employee relations questions and provides relevant and effective advice and guidance to HR partners and business leaders on employee matters such as employee behavior and performance concerns, disciplinary decisions/requests, policy violations and other related areas.* Independently lead and manage caseload and conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and workplace issues, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.* Assess, diagnose, and coach field HR teams and managers through complex employee relations issues, relative to: performance management; workplace investigations and fact-finding; involuntary terminations; disciplinary and policy enforcement.* Maintain detailed, confidential, and compliant records of investigations, findings, and resolutions in a centralized case management system.* Aid in developing and conducting employee relations training programs for managers and employees, ensuring alignment with ADM' values and compliance with legal standards.* Recognize potential employee experience/relations issues in a proactive manner and resolve/raise the concern to the appropriate center of excellence.* Communicate with colleagues regarding employee relations concerns; provide guidance and recommendations for resolution of issues.* Apply a solid understanding of company policy, culture, and core values to provide recommendations in partnership with ER Manager, HR Business partners, and legal counsel.* Other duties as assigned.**Key skills required:*** Communication and Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences* Critical thinking: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex, sensitive matters and drive effective and consistent resolutions* HR acumen: Proficient knowledge and understanding of U.S. employment policies/procedures and related federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC guidelines* Relationship Building: Strong ability to build trusted relationship across various business units**Education/Experience:*** Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred* Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, AWI) is a plus* Minimum 3 years of employee relations, human resources generalist, investigation or legal experience, and demonstrated passion for employee relations, labor relations, investigations, or labor/employment law with an emphasis on labor and employee relations work* Respond effectively to - and interact with - all levels of organization staff, including executives* Unbiased, empathic and analytical/fact-based decision-making approach* Proficiency in using HRIS systems, case management software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences and varying levels of leadership.* Unquestionable integrity, confidentially and professionalism in a wide variety of situations* Dispute resolution and negotiation experience* Flexible, innovative and composed in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:102256BR
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/07/25Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.|
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|**Job Description**
**Employee Relations Specialist - Chicago or Decatur, IL.**
**Job Overview**
The Employee Relations Specialist will be an integral part of the North America Employee Relations team at ADM. This position is responsible for addressing employee relations matters ranging from advising on performance management issues, policy violations, and interpretation to investigating and resolving employee complaints related to Title VII and other workplace issues. This role requires the ability to analyze basic to sophisticated information, develop valued fact-based conclusions using a variety of resources and techniques, and present findings to all levels of management and leadership.
**Key Responsibilities:*** Serves as team case management administrator by triaging all matters submitted to the team through the ADM Way HelpLine or mailbox and delegating to stakeholders or assigning an ER investigator.* Serves as the first point of contact for employee relations questions and provides relevant and effective advice and guidance to HR partners and business leaders on employee matters such as employee behavior and performance concerns, disciplinary decisions/requests, policy violations and other related areas.* Independently lead and manage caseload and conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and workplace issues, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.* Assess, diagnose, and coach field HR teams and managers through complex employee relations issues, relative to: performance management; workplace investigations and fact-finding; involuntary terminations; disciplinary and policy enforcement.* Maintain detailed, confidential, and compliant records of investigations, findings, and resolutions in a centralized case management system.* Aid in developing and conducting employee relations training programs for managers and employees, ensuring alignment with ADM' values and compliance with legal standards.* Recognize potential employee experience/relations issues in a proactive manner and resolve/raise the concern to the appropriate center of excellence.* Communicate with colleagues regarding employee relations concerns; provide guidance and recommendations for resolution of issues.* Apply a solid understanding of company policy, culture, and core values to provide recommendations in partnership with ER Manager, HR Business partners, and legal counsel.* Other duties as assigned.**Key skills required:*** Communication and Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences* Critical thinking: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex, sensitive matters and drive effective and consistent resolutions* HR acumen: Proficient knowledge and understanding of U.S. employment policies/procedures and related federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC guidelines* Relationship Building: Strong ability to build trusted relationship across various business units**Education/Experience:*** Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred* Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, AWI) is a plus* Minimum 3 years of employee relations, human resources generalist, investigation or legal experience, and demonstrated passion for employee relations, labor relations, investigations, or labor/employment law with an emphasis on labor and employee relations work* Respond effectively to - and interact with - all levels of organization staff, including executives* Unbiased, empathic and analytical/fact-based decision-making approach* Proficiency in using HRIS systems, case management software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences and varying levels of leadership.* Unquestionable integrity, confidentially and professionalism in a wide variety of situations* Dispute resolution and negotiation experience* Flexible, innovative and composed in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:102256BR
**#IncludingYou**
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/07/25Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.|
|
|| --- | --- || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Decatur, Illinois | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Decatur, Illinois || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Decatur, Illinois |
|13 people are interested in this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr