Employee Relations Specialist
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Employee Relations Specialist
Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO
1 Positions
ID: 5255735008
Posted On 06/13/2026
Refreshed On 09/14/2026
Job Overview
Employee Relations Specialist
We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented Employee Relations Specialist who’s ready to jump in and make an impact. In this role, you’ll support our Human Resources - Operations team by handling employee relations, managing HRIS systems, and driving the core HR processes that keep our organization running smoothly.
Essential Functions:
Employee Relations
Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, conducting initial investigations and escalating when appropriate.
Coach supervisors on performance and policy matters while supporting training on respectful workplace practices.
Identify trends, recommend proactive solutions, and maintain accurate, confidential documentation.
HRIS & Data Management
Act as the HRIS expert for configuration, reporting, and data integrity.
Lead audits, reconciliations, and compliance‑driven reporting.
Troubleshoot issues and partner with IT and vendors on improvements.
Train HR and operational leaders on system tools and reporting.
Operational HR Support
Lead and support HR projects that improve efficiency and experience.
Provide hands‑on support during peak seasons and special events.
A collaborative, detail‑oriented, eager‑to‑learn mindset.
If you love variety, collaboration, and being the person people rely on to get things right, apply and bring your strengths to our HR Generalist role!
Benefits
Most Benefits start Day 1
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Flex Spending or HSA
401(k) with company match
Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
PTO/ Paid Holidays
Company-paid ST and LT Disability
Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave
Subsidized Parking
Company-paid Term Life/ Accidental Death Insurance
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.
As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
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Job Details
Categories
Accounting/Auditing
Education
Health Care
Human Resources
Insurance
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Company ID
943
Job REQ #
5255735008
# Positions
1
Start Date
20260613
End Date
20261019
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Cottingham & Butler is one of the largest insurance brokers in the U.S. with over 1,200 employees dedicated to providing our clients with advice and insurance products to manage the risks they face. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our employees and our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, endless opportunities for our employees, and a growth track record that continues to outperform the industry.
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