Our client is one of the world's leading law firms. They have an amazing opportunity for an HR leader to join their firm as a Sr. Manager of Employee Relations developing and shaping the firm's employee relations function.
Boston, MA (Hybrid)
$175,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Responsibilities:
- Lead workplace investigations of sensitive or complex issues, collaborating closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Human Resources, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure consistency in conducting workplace investigations and approaches.
- Provide quality service by responding promptly and professionally to internal stakeholder inquiries.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the HR - Professional Staff team and other departments.
- Work with HR Business Partners to ensure managers use standardized templates for written warnings and performance improvement plans.
- Guide and coach managers on crafting thorough written warnings and performance improvement plans.
- Oversee firm compliance with federal and state employment regulations, ensuring policies, postings, and trainings are current.
- Serve as the owner of employee and HR policies, drafting and modifying policies in response to emerging trends; work with HRIS, payroll, benefits, and legal counsel as necessary.
- Document interviews, summarize findings, and provide clear conclusions for each investigation.
- Serve as the owner of employee and HR policies, drafting and modifying policies in response to emerging trends; work with HRIS, payroll, benefits, and legal counsel as necessary.
- Lead the annual policy affirmation process in partnership with the HRIS team.
- Develop recommendations to improve compliance and reduce risk.
- Utilize data analytics to identify trends and areas of risk, updating the CHRO and Director of HR regularly.
- Maintain electronic and paper files in alignment with current firm policies.
- Actively participate in training to stay updated on HR trends and employment law changes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 8+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
- Experience managing employee relations and performance issues.
- Strong facilitation skills with proven ability to influence and advise on a broad range of employee relations and HR compliance matters.
