Director, Employee Relations

• 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.

• 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:

• 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