Corporate Counsel Job Waupaca area,Wisconsin USA,HR/Recruitment

Position: Corporate Counsel – Employment, Benefits, and Compensation

Corporate Counsel – Employment, Benefits, and Compensation Why Waupaca Foundry?

Because it’s much more than a job. It’s a career that gives you a solid future for the rest of your life. Be proud of what you do. Work for an industry leader. And never stop striving to be the best you can. You’ll be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use products with castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations to human resources and management on matters related to employment, benefits plans (including ERISA plans), and compensation. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of prior employment, benefits, and compensation law experience in private practice and/or as in‑house counsel.

Provides advice and counsel on a wide range of employment, compensation, and employee benefit plans, including employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, contingent workers, immigration, recruitment, inclusion, and outsourcing.
Provide legal counsel for governing committees for qualified and non‑qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, incentive plans and other benefit programs.
Draft and support negotiations for benefit plan and program vendor agreements.
Provide legal guidance for ERISA compliance matters (claims and appeals, reporting and disclosure).
Draft and review compensation and benefit plan and program documents, disclosures and employee communications.
Provide legal advice and counseling on paid sick and safe leave requirements, leaves of absence, compensation, and benefits.
Assist in development and implementation of company policies and programs to promote compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
Conduct training and presentations to business and human resource leaders on various employment law issues.

Qualifications

Knowledge of legal standards, practices, and regulations related to employment, benefits, and compensation matters
Minimum of 3 years of legal practice focused on employment, benefits, and compensation matters
Demonstrated excellence in legal research, analysis, and communication
Strong negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics
Current license to practice law in Wisconsin (or obtain Wisconsin license within 12 months of hire date)

We are proud to offer our employees

Health Savings Account
Long & Short Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
401k & ROTH Retirement Savings Plan
6% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
10 Paid Holidays including Birthday
Paid Vacation
Free Family Fitness Membership
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Internal Growth Opportunities

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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