Senior Manager, Employee Relations

The Senior Manager of Employee Relations will be responsible for resolving employee conflicts, conducting internal investigations and advising on sensitive workplace situations. This role will be a critical member of the HR Business Partner team and collaborate with internal employment counsel, the current Senior Manager Employee Relations and other key stakeholders to manage employee relations matters for US Professional Staff in several key functions.

As a subject matter expert in Employee Relations, the Senior Manager will coach and advise both business leaders and HR colleagues on best practices and processes to ensure that teams are effectively managing performance, mitigating risk and upholding the Firm’s policies and values.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in HR and employee relations, a thorough understanding of employment laws, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters end-to-end with discretion and thorough documentation. Reporting to the Director of HR Business Partners, the Senior Manager will oversee all employee relations matters for several functional teams and engage directly with Chiefs, managers and employees across 7 US offices.

• Conduct workplace investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, or violations of Firm policies, ensuring fair and objective outcomes in a timely and effective manner. Document all investigations and advise on appropriate actions to resolve issues.
• Develop customized talking points and guidance for leaders to communicate performance management actions, remediation plans and organizational change.
• Manage, analyze, and resolve complex employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner in partnership with the HR Business Partner team and internal employment counsel.

• Partner with the internal Employment Counsel and Compliance to develop policies, that comply with local, state, and federal labor laws.
• Partner with the Director, HR Business Partners to develop and implement employee relations strategies, and procedures that comply with Firm policies.
• Coordinate with Employee Relations & Compliance and Benefits team on administration of policies, including Leave of Absence, Reasonable Accommodations and other programs.
• Counsel leaders on best practices, relevant employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure employee compliance with Firm policies in accordance with local and state requirements.

• Advise leaders and HRBPs on conducting thorough and objective investigations as needed, assess risk, and determine appropriate actions necessary to help mitigate and control legal issues while maintaining employee effectiveness and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees by providing expertise on employee relations issues. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leaders to support organizational change initiatives through effective change management and communication plans.
• Develop and lead training compliance-specific programs for managers and employees to ensure consistency and rigor across performance and talent management activities.

• Maintain, track and analyze employee relations data and trends to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Conduct exit interviews to gain insights into employee turnover and identify trends and opportunities for engagement and training.
• Manage all documentation related to employee relations, including maintaining employee records, preparing reports, and managing communication and training for employees regarding policies and procedures.

• Collaborate on cross-functional team projects and HR initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree; specialization in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field involving Analytics preferred

• JD
• HR Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

• 5 to 7 years of experience in employee relations or similar HR position.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to influence with data and communicate…