Director, Employee Relations
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Overview

• Responsible for ensuring global employee relations practices within the organization. This individual keeps abreast of employment laws & recommends changes to existing employment policies to make certain the organization remains compliant. In addition, the individual directs the organization's diversity, employee reward & recognition & Environmental, Health & Safety programs. Participates in special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Liaison and counsel to Senior Management team on Human Resources and other business matters

• Develops, implements and Advises on disciplinary matters across all departments

• Partners with HR staff of applicable International Operating Companies to ensure consistent employee relations policies throughout global operations.

• Directs employee communication strategy through oversight of distribution of employee newsletter & other HR communications

• Serves as Injury and Illness Prevention Program Administrator and participates on global EHS council

• Researches best practices in employee recognition and suggests enhancements to existing recognition programs and monitors and reports effectiveness of programs on employee retention

• Directs or conducts investigations regarding violations of Company policies & responds to complaints made to employee hotline

• Participates on Company's “Green Committee”

• Partners with Legal Department on employment law related issues

• As co-chair of Company's Diversity Council, leads and directs Company's diversity initiatives

• Consults with Senior Management on all significant employee relations developments and issues

• Partners with the training and recruiting teams to ensure training and development and recruiting practices reflect corporate policies and human resource objectives

• Assists in the development and analysis of reports that measure human resource effectiveness

• Provides employee relations counseling and advice to business partners throughout organization

• Reduces legal risks by tracking workplace issues, ensuring appropriate investigation and resolution, analyzing trends, and recommending or implementing programs to prevent workplace issues

• Represents Company's response to charges of discrimination and identifies trends in workplace issues and recommends civil rights/EEO related charges

• Conducts audits of areas with a high number of employee relations incidents

• Develops offer letters with recruiting and review for legal compliance

• Reviews Exit Interview Forms and analyze data for retention recommendations

• Reviews global employee policies and procedures in employee handbooks and recommend enhancements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS/MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel as required, locally and nationally; 10-20%.

• No physical requirements

• Mental qualifications include ability to ensure all employees are satisfied within organization

What We Offer:

Competitive pay & benefits!

Comprehensive training and development programs that prepare employees to advance from within.

A company focused on creating a positive work and client environment.

Employee discounts on entertainment, products, and services nationwide!

Come Join Our Team!

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school with an emphasis on Employee or Labor Relations and admission to the NY State Bar

• 10+ years employee relations experience

• 5+ years legal background

• Knowledge of all office equipment

• Advanced report writing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and Presentation Software

• Excellent relationship management skills

• Ability to deal with high stress situations

• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

• Effective organization and planning skills

• Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to make effective decisions & achieve desirable results

• Advanced knowledge of the EEO laws and guidelines

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Knowledge of the principles of HR management and labor relations

• Excellent presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent leadership skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job LocationsUS-NY-NEW YORK

Posted Date1 month ago(8/26/2025 1:44 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-20128

Category (Portal Searching) Human Resources

Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $185,000.00/Yr.

Fixed Salary USD $180,000.00/Yr.