Employee Relations Business Partner
AmeriLife
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Clearwater, FL
Contract type: Full time

Our Company
Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife.
For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.
Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Summary
The Employee Relations Business Partner will play a critical supporting role in supporting the HR Business Partner team. They will assist with the day-to-day employee relations operations, ensuring we maintain a fair, complaint, and supportive workplace. This role will partner with HR and Legal to resolve workplace issues, provide guidance on HR policies, and promote a culture of respect and collaboration.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife.
For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.
Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Summary
The Employee Relations Business Partner will play a critical supporting role in supporting the HR Business Partner team. They will assist with the day-to-day employee relations operations, ensuring we maintain a fair, complaint, and supportive workplace. This role will partner with HR and Legal to resolve workplace issues, provide guidance on HR policies, and promote a culture of respect and collaboration.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including complaints, conflicts, and policy inquiries.
- Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns.
- Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Document all employee relations cases, investigations, and outcomes in accordance with company and legal requirements.
- Support performance management processes, including coaching, corrective action, and terminations.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation sessions between employees or between employees and management.
- Monitor workplace trends and recommend improvements to HR policies and practices.
- Responsible for the upkeep of Employee Handbook with guidance from Legal and leads communication to HR Partners and leaders when there are policy updates.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Partner with HR Operations on background check reviews.
- Develop and deliver training to managers and staff on employee relations topics such as workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and anti-discrimination.
- Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of employee relations experience and preferably a minimum of 3 years in HR business partner roles in dynamic, high-growth environments
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Familiarity with ER areas, such as performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution; you are able to navigate complex conversations and provide objective input
- Ability to conduct sensitive and confidential investigations with professionalism and integrity.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
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