HR Advisor (AVP)

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. ## **Job Description** Join a purpose-driven organization where people are at the center of everything we do and where HR plays a critical role in enabling business performance, managing risk, and shaping the employee experience. We are looking for an HR Advisor to join a high-impact Employee Relations team that partners closely with leaders to navigate complex, real-world situations with confidence and consistency. In this role, you will help create a workplace where employees feel respected, leaders are equipped to lead effectively, and decisions are grounded in fairness, compliance, and sound judgment. As an HR Advisor, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of employee relations matters, ranging from performance management and absenteeism, to navigating workplace conduct concerns and dispute resolution. You will serve as a trusted advisor to team leaders and team members, providing clear, practical guidance that aligns to our policies, practices, and applicable employment laws. You will do work that matters by helping team leaders make better decisions, strengthening workplace culture, and ensuring we operate with integrity and accountability in every interaction. **What you will do:** - Provide expert consultation to team leaders and team members on performance management, misconduct, workplace concerns, and employee experience matters - Coach team leaders to build capability, drive accountability, and handle situations with consistency and confidence - Research, assess, and resolve complex employee relations issues, offering clear, well-reasoned recommendations - Ensure alignment with company policies, practices, and employment legislation while balancing risk and business outcomes - Partner with key stakeholders to deliver consistent, compliant, and fair outcomes - Own cases end to end with a focus on timely resolution, strong documentation, and high-quality decision-making **Why this role matters** - You will directly influence how work gets done by shaping team leader behavior, improving consistency in decision-making, and strengthening trust across the organization - You will be part of a team that operates with discipline, urgency, and a strong focus on getting it right the first time - You will contribute to a workplace culture that values respect, accountability, and inclusion while maintaining a strong compliance and risk foundation **What we offer** - The opportunity to do meaningful work that impacts team members and team leaders across the enterprise. - A collaborative, high-performing HR team that values continuous learning, shared expertise, and development - Exposure to complex, high-visibility work that strengthens your judgment, influence, and executive presence - A culture that supports inclusion, well-being, and career growth, where you are empowered to bring your perspective and make a difference **Who you are** - A confident and credible advisor who can navigate sensitive situations and influence leaders effectively - Strong in critical thinking, risk assessment, and balancing competing priorities - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for quality and timeliness - Detail-oriented with a commitment to accurate, defensible documentation - Passionate about creating fair, consistent, and effective workplace practices **Basic Qualifications** - Typically has six or more years experience in employee relations or as an HR Genera…