Employee Relations Partner

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities.

Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success. People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products. Employee Relations Partner KSB GIW, Inc. Department: Human Resources Reports to: Senior HR Business Partner Location: Grovetown, GA, USA Shift: First FLSA Status: Exempt OVERVIEW : The Employee Relations Partner is a senior HR professional responsible for the company's employee relations program, with a primary focus on workplace investigations, discipline, and employee separations.

Working under the oversight of the Senior HR Business Partner, this role conducts thorough, objective investigations into employee complaints and concerns, guides managers through disciplinary actions and performance counseling, and manages the termination process from decision through offboarding. The Employee Relations Partner serves as a trusted, consistent point of contact for managers and employees on sensitive workplace matters, helping the company mitigate risk, ensure fair and consistent treatment, and maintain a respectful, compliant work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Workplace Investigations: Lead and conduct thorough, objective investigations into employee complaints, concerns, and policy violations, in coordination with and under the oversight of the Senior HR Business Partner Gather and document evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare clear, well-supported investigation summaries and recommendations Ensure investigations are conducted consistently, fairly, and in compliance with company policy and applicable employment law Maintain confidentiality and appropriate documentation throughout the investigation process Discipline & Performance Counseling: Partner with managers to assess performance and conduct issues and determine appropriate corrective action Conduct disciplinary meetings and counseling sessions with employees, clearly communicating expectations, consequences, and improvement plans Create, issue, and document disciplinary actions (verbal warnings, written warnings, etc.) Coach managers on how to address performance and conduct concerns proactively and consistently Terminations & Offboarding: Manage the termination process for involuntary and voluntary separations, including reviewing termination decisions for consistency and legal compliance Conduct termination meetings and exit interviews Coordinate final pay, benefits continuation, and offboarding logistics with Payroll and Benefits Identify trends in turnover and separations and share insights with the Senior HR Business Partner and leadership Employee Relations & Advisory Support: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on employee relations questions, conflicts, and concerns Promote positive employee relations and foster a respectful, inclusive work environment Advise managers on employee relations best practices, policy interpretation, and risk mitigatio