We are currently seeking an Employee Relations professional to join the Human Resources department's Employee Relations team working in the Jersey City office. The Employee Relations team:

• Ensures employee adherence to HR policies that support the organizational strategy and promote a positive work environment and culture within the organization.
• Works in partnership with Employment Legal Counsel to provide input regarding risk mitigation developing options and recommendations on appropriate course of actions in different business situations.
• Assists HR leadership and in the development of short- and long-term strategies for the Americas platform.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Specialist provides advice, support, and resolutions to managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and COEs on a broad range of escalated employment issues including HR policy interpretation, performance management, HR investigations, employee discipline and misconduct, and remediation of employment-related disputes.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level.
• Compliance Culture and Conduct:
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provides advice and resolutions to managers, HRBPs, and HR Centers Of Excellence (COEs) on a broad range of escalated employment issues including HR policy interpretation, performance management, HR investigations, employee discipline and misconduct, remediation of employment-related disputes, and employee terminations.
• Strategically execute reductions-in-force, including working with the business to assess their future needs and structure, working with employment legal counsel to vet decisions and assess legal risk, generating agreements, preparing managers for termination meetings, and partners with HRBPs to coordinate communication day execution.
• Responsible for preparation of due diligence, agreements and letters related to HR Involuntary Terminations.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, threats, violations of HR policies and other employment / legal matters.
• Follows best practice investigation techniques, including preparation of investigation outlines, investigative reports, notes, and other supporting documentation, all while maintaining the strictest confidentiality and professionalism.
• Responsible for conducting disciplinary committee meetings, delivering and drafting warnings, and related documentation.
• Acts as a key point of contact for employees for employee relations issues. May also support or take escalations from Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and / or Employment Attorneys regarding employee relations matters. Facilitates the flow of information and assures that appropriate parties are kept up to date while maintaining the utmost confidentiality regarding employee relations activities
• Partner with managers to execute mid-year / year end appraisal reviews that require ER advisory as well as drafting Performance Improvement Plans.
• Advise managers as necessary with conversations relating to discipline, performance management, termination, medical accommodation and related topics.
• Engages in cooperative dialog with employees dealing with medical issues and/or requesting medical accommodation.
• Track, monitor, and manage employee relations issues (RIF, Separations, Performance Terminations, Medical Accommodations, ER Issues...etc.) and generate quarterly and ad hoc reporting based on data tracked.
• Deliver training related to ER/Employment Legal topics
• Supports Employment Legal in ensuring compliance with new and updated employment law/regulations.
• Works with the HR Operations team to review and assist with the ongoing development, evaluation, and maintenance of documentation (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Group Policies, OPC Controls) to ensure compliance.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, & experience
• 7+ years of employee relations and/or Human Resources experience and/or relevant control function experience (Compliance, Conduct, etc.)
• Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating and generating metrics-based statistical reports
• Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of ER/HR experience within a financial services organization

FINRA Registrations Required:

• Not Applicable

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):

• Not Applicable

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $140,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.