Gotion, Inc.

HR Business Partner/Employee Relations Specialist

Manteno, Illinois · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 1 day ago

Project ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHRISEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

This is a fully on-site role, Monday through Friday.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working directly with business leaders, technical managers, R&D teams, and employees in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Coach managers on handling difficult employee conversations in a compliant, practical, and well-documented manner.

Lead and support employee relations matters, including employee complaints, workplace concerns, misconduct issues, communication conflicts, attendance concerns, policy violations, and manager-employee disputes.
Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, summarize facts, and recommend appropriate next steps in partnership with HR leadership and management.
Support the 90-day review process for new hires, including review tracking, manager follow-up, documentation, performance feedback, and employment decision support.
Partner with business and R&D managers on performance management, including coaching conversations, performance documentation, corrective action, PIP support, and follow-up actions.
Provide Spanish-language HR support when needed, including policy explanation, employee communication, investigation interviews, coaching, and issue resolution.
Prepare and maintain accurate HR documentation, including investigation notes, corrective action forms, 90-day review records, performance documentation, and employee relations case files.
Support additional HR activities as needed, including onboarding, employee communication, HR reporting, policy rollout, employee engagement, and manager enablement.
Gotion is seeking a hands-on HR Business Partner / Employee Relations Specialist to support our business and R&D teams in Manteno, Illinois.
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

5-10 years of HR experience, with strong hands-on experience in employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, workplace investigations, and manager coaching.
Prior experience supporting business, technical, R&D, engineering, commercial, project, or cross-functional teams.
Fluent or professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Strong understanding of employee relations documentation, investigation processes, corrective action, attendance management, and performance review processes.
Strong judgment, confidentiality, documentation discipline, and ability to handle sensitive employee matters.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment where HR must be visible, responsive, practical, and execution-focused.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain policies, expectations, and performance feedback clearly in both English and Spanish.

Experience supporting 90-day reviews, probationary period evaluations, structured new-hire performance reviews, or manager-led performance calibration.
Experience supporting R&D, engineering, product, commercial, sales, project management, or technical business teams.
Experience in battery, EV, clean energy, automotive, technology, advanced manufacturing, or high-growth industrial environments.
Knowledge of Illinois employment practices and general U.S. employment law principles.
Experience with HRIS, case tracking, attendance systems, performance documentation systems, or employee relations case management tools.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is best suited for someone who is not looking for a purely strategic HR role.
Language Requirement

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range.
The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.
Expected Pay Range
$80,000 - $120,000 USD

Partner with HR leadership, legal, payroll, operations, and functional leaders on employee relations, performance, compliance, leave, attendance, and workforce management issues.

Ensure consistent application of company policies, performance standards, attendance expectations, disciplinary processes, and workplace conduct requirements.

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

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