Proven relationship-building skills with senior professionals
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation capabilities
Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Organizational expertise with a focus on detail
Client-service oriented mindset
Flexible with strong prioritization skills
Credible influence with senior management
Strong project management abilities
Results-driven approach
Responsibilities
Advise managers on performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and terminations
Investigate allegations of unfair treatment or inappropriate behavior
Provide counseling to employees on workplace and personal issues
Ensure compliance with firm policies and resource usage
Manage terminations and the execution of severance policies
Help formulate and communicate employee relations policies
Collaborate with HR on talent management and diversity strategies
Conduct training on firm policies regarding employee relations
Coordinate with legal counsel to resolve employee issues
Work alongside Compliance on regulatory investigations
Benefits
Employee training programs
Access to legal resources for employee issue resolution
Collaboration opportunities with senior management
Engagement in firmwide talent management strategies
Involvement in promoting diversity and leadership development initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities
YOUR IMPACT
The Employee Relations team, which is part of the Human Capital Management division, is dedicated to advising and coaching managers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship.
As an ER Advisor, you will work to protect and support the firm's culture in accordance with firm policies, our business principles and applicable legal standards. The work is invariably of a sensitive nature and requires a unique combination of skills to deliver workable solutions to a diverse range of issues.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • Provide advice to managers on a variety of topics, including performance improvement management, disciplinary actions, terminations and business restructurings • Investigate allegations of unfair or unlawful treatment and/or inappropriate behavior • Counsel individual employees regarding problems in the office and personal problems that may impact work • Oversee adherence to firm policies regarding, among others, use of firm resources including e-mail and Internet access, protection of confidential information, etc. • Execute terminations and the implementation of severance policy • Assist in formulating, interpreting and communicating policies that pertain to employee relations issues • Partner with HCM and firmwide stakeholders to drive HCM strategies on talent management, diversity and leadership development • Conduct training programs to educate managers and employees about firm policies regarding employee relations issues • Liaise with internal and external legal counsel as necessary to resolve employee issues • Work closely with Compliance on investigations into regulatory and policy issues and discipline Basic Qualifications • Proven ability to develop relationships with senior professionals • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams (ability to both lead and do the work) • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong negotiation skills • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Well-developed organizational and administrative skills including attention to detail • Client-service orientation • Flexibility and ability to prioritize • Credibility to influence senior management • Strong project management and organizational skills • Results oriented Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have had exposure to employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment. Law degree and employment law practice experience preferred but not required.
