Employee Relations Specialist

About the Role We are seeking a detail‑oriented, critical thinker with sound judgement to join our team, specializing in U.S. Employee Relations. This role will manage a broad range of workplace matters, ensuring fair treatment, legal compliance, and alignment with company policies. You will work closely with HR Business Partners, HR COEs, and cross‑functional teams such as IT and GBS, leveraging digital solutions to optimally support employees and managers across the United States. Key Responsibilities Conduct impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including performance issues, policy violations, interpersonal conflicts, and allegations of misconduct. Provide recommendations for resolution based on findings, policy interpretation, and risk assessment, ensuring timely case progression and closure while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Support managers in drafting performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation, and ensure consistent application of disciplinary processes across the organization. Respond to HR inquiries escalated through the shared services model. Guide managers through the involuntary termination process, ensuring decisions are well‑documented, consistent, and compliant with federal, state, and local laws. Support planning and execution of RIF activities, including documentation creation and review, communication planning, and compliance with applicable regulations; provide guidance on severance eligibility, offboarding procedures, and communication best practices. Work closely with HR Business Partners, Legal, GBS, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure coordinated support, contribute to process improvements that enhance the efficiency and scalability of the shared services model, and participate in cross‑functional project teams. Document ER case activity thoroughly and accurately within the case management system; maintain accurate ER case records and generate reports on case volume, trends, and outcomes. Analyze data to identify patterns and recommend proactive interventions; support continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications 2–5+ years of employee relations or HR generalist experience, preferably in a shared services or multi‑site environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations. Experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting involuntary terminations. Familiarity with Workday or other HRIS platforms. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail. High degree of discretion, judgement, and professionalism. Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills. Basic understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle data. Preferred: Experience supporting RIF processes or large‑scale organizational changes; experience with HR case management systems; background in process improvement or shared services optimization. Compensation and Benefits The hiring range for this position in Troy, Michigan is $89,400–$122,925. The range may vary for other work locations. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, exclusive perks, and a generous employee discount. Equal Opportunity Employer Bose is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” poster is available at Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject “Application Accommodation Request.” #J-18808-Ljbffr Bose Corporation, U.S.A