Senior Employee Relations Specialist

🇺🇸 Bozeman, Montana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ September 16th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Senior Employee Relations Specialist. The role manages complex employee relations issues through investigations, consultations, and guidance to support consistent, fair workplace practices. This position provides coaching, develops training, and ensures compliance with employment laws to foster a respectful and productive work environment.

Highlights

Manage complex employee relations matters and provide trusted HR consultation to managers, staff, and HR Business Partners.
Conduct impartial workplace investigations and prepare detailed investigative reports with recommendations.
Offer coaching on performance management, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes.
Develop and deliver training on workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and related topics.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws and contribute to policy development.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, business, or related field plus 5+ years of relevant HR experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer software applications expected.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, higher education HR experience, and professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, HRCI).
Annual salary starting at $77,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Supports MSU administrators, faculty, and staff within the Employee & Labor Relations department under the Administration division.