Employee Relations Consultant

NiSource

. Plan, conduct, and report on confidential organizational investigations .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,200 - $123,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting confidential organizational investigations, managing employee relations, and interpreting employment laws. Proficient in project management and effective communication to support leaders and employees in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Investigative ExperienceEmployment Law KnowledgeProject Management SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

InvestigationsEmployment LawCase ManagementProject ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective ListeningInfluencing OthersPersonal ConfidenceJudgmentCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management SystemElectronic Communications

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsCorrective ActionProgressive DisciplineEthics InvestigationsHR Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, conduct, and report on confidential organizational investigations
Support leaders and employees with routine HR matters and Tier 2 and 3 HR requests
Coach leaders on employee conduct, company risk, policy administration, and corrective action
Exercise independent decision-making in the corrective action process
Manage the progressive discipline process and evaluate trends requiring escalation or reinforcement
Support or conduct Ethics investigations and update the Ethics team on progress and dispositions
Recommend improvements to employee relations standard operating procedures
Maintain, interpret, and reinforce employment laws, regulations, rules, and company policies
Partner with Legal and Human Resources Business Partners on trends and desired behaviors
Conduct research, gather documentation, and prepare case summary reports
Maintain complete and accurate case files in the case management system
Research comparables and implement AI to simplify processes
Manage the ER mailbox for initial support requests
Travel occasionally for onsite investigations
Support emergency response efforts when required, including work outside normal hours or tasks outside typical responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience conducting investigations
Working knowledge of employment laws and demonstrated experience dealing with legal issues
Personal confidence and strong initiative
Effective listening and ability to influence others
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office desktop tools and electronic communications, such as email and calendars
Ability to manage and execute conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, high-stress corporate business environment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to manage varied resources
Demonstrated project management skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to establish rapport and trust with all levels of leadership
Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and analytical ability
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Ability to think creatively and proactively to identify and resolve issues
Desire to stay up to date on employee-related trends, issues, and concerns
Ability to discern issues requiring escalation
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process and employment
Consideration for other roles matching skills and experience