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Senior Employee Relations Specialist - Corporate Functions

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting our corporate functions workforce by leading complex employee relations matters, advising leaders, and ensuring consistent application of policies and workplace standards.

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in employee relations for Corporate Functions. This role independently manages complex and sensitive workplace matters, conducts investigations, provides strategic guidance to supervisors and managers, and ensures compliance with employment laws and company policies.

This position operates with a high level of autonomy and judgment, partnering directly with corporate leadership, legal and HR to proactively mitigate risk, strengthen leadership capability, and foster a respectful and accountable workplace environment.

What You'll Do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead complex employee relations investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Conduct thorough interviews, gather and analyze evidence, document findings, and prepare investigation summaries with recommended actions.
• Provide expert guidance on corrective action, performance management, and terminations to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Ensure proper documentation and case management in alignment with company standards.
• Escalate high-risk matters to the HRBPs and/or Legal as appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace best practices.
• Coach leaders on documentation, difficult conversations, attendance management, and performance improvement processes.
• Maintain regular presence with colleagues to proactively identify issues and build strong working relationships.
• Support workforce transitions and organizational changes within Corporate Functions
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and company policies.
• Identify patterns and trends in employee relations cases and provide insights to HR leadership.
• Support audit readiness and maintain accurate, defensible documentation.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to address recurring workforce concerns and implement preventative solutions.
• Help promote a respectful, inclusive, and performance-driven culture within the production environment.
• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and available resources.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and workforce communications.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of supervisor training on employee relations topics.

This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What You'll Bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on employee relations.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience supporting hourly and/or manufacturing or production-based workforces strongly preferred.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential matters.
• Strong written documentation and investigative skills.
• Ability to influence and coach front-line and mid-level leaders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

As Scout continues to grow and scale production operations, this role is instrumental in ensuring a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered workplace. The Senior Employee Relations Specialist helps protect the organization, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support a culture built on accountability, fairness, and operational excellence.

What You'll Gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued, 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually, Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders, Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.