The Senior Manager of Employee Relations and Compliance is responsible for managing confidential employee relations matters and investigations through to resolution. The position will lead and provide expert advice on matters involving potential risk and claims to the firm. The Senior Manager of Employee Relations and Compliance will create and maintain a centralized and consistent approach to conducting workplace investigations and drafting performance improvement plans. This role will work in collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Director of Human Resources, HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and other stakeholders.  In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring that the firm’s policies and practices stay compliant with federal and state regulations.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Lead workplace investigations, involving sensitive or complex issues, in collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Human Resources or other stakeholders.

Apply a consistent approach to conducting workplace investigations.

Document investigation interviews, summary of findings and conclusions.

Develop then drive, in collaboration with HRBPs, the use by managers of consistent templates for written warnings and performance improvement plans.

Coach managers on in drafting thorough written warnings and performance improvement plans.

Act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and other managers.

Manage firm compliance with employment regulations, at the federal and state level, ensuring the firm is current with the necessary policies, postings and trainings.

Act as owner of employee/HR policies. Draft and modify policies in response to emerging trends; collaborate with relevant internal departments, such as HRIS, payroll, benefits, and legal counsel as needed.

Lead the annual affirmation of policies, collaborating with the HRIS team.

Develop recommendations to enhance compliance and mitigate risk.

Identify pertinent data analytics to assess trends and areas of risk for the firm; inform the CHRO and Director of HR at a regular cadence.

Provide quality client service by responding professionally and timely to the inquiries of our internal stakeholders.

Work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of the Human Resources – Professional Staff team.

Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with current firm policies.

Proactively participate in training opportunities to remain current with trends in HR and changes in employment law.

Travel required to resolve issues on-the-ground as they arise in any of the firms offices.

Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.

10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or related role, preferably in professional services.

Experience guiding/managing employee relations and job performance issues.

Strong facilitation skills and proven ability to influence and advise on a wide range of employee relations and HR compliance issues.

Outstanding sense of client service.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly confidential matters with discretion.

Creative and logical problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.

Ability to work under pressure, successfully manage competing demands, and meet various deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

Willing to accept constructive feedback and training all in the spirit of professional development.

Excellent technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to quickly learn new applications and software.

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude.

Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.

High level of integrity and honesty.