Executive Director Employee Relations

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Executive Director, Employee Relations
The candidate will be responsible for: Directs the team’s investigations ensuring consistency across Business Units, compliance with ER’s investigation process and adherence to the CoE’s standards of integrity, objectivity, and thoroughness. Maintains a solid understanding of all active investigations so as to be able to address questions and concerns raised by attorneys and senior leaders. Manages the caseload and shifts investigators based on volume and the needs of the investigation. Reviews and approves documents such as executive updates, investigation summaries, conclusion talking points, disciplinary documents, and correspondence with claimants and respondents. Fosters a collaborative, cohesive, and dynamic work environment. Supports the investigators in the development of their technical skills and professional growth. Encourages frequent and open dialogue with the team about their investigations, trends, and employee misconduct; uses this forum as an educational tool to develop the team’s expertise and identify trends. Partners with the Employment Law Group to effectively support the EEO investigative process. Manage Business Unit client relationships and addresses their concerns relative to investigations and staff. Conducts high profile investigations involving talent or senior executives. Partners with the Head of employee Relations and the Employment Law Group to immediately address media reports involving talent and senior executives. Participates in executive updates. May represent the CoE on the Threat Management Team. Based on trends identified, recommends initiatives to prevent employee relations issues. Stays current on changes in Employment Law and best practices. Bachelor’s degree required / JD or MBA desirable. Should have 5-8 years of hands on investigations experience, ideally in EEO and Compliance. Must have 2-4 years’ experience directing the investigations of others and supervising a team of investigators. Should have 10+ of progressive Human Resources management or employment law experience. Must be able to supervise a team of investigators with objectivity, fairness, and assertiveness. Must be able to demonstrate operative knowledge of Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures. Must have operative knowledge of federal/local laws governing employment issues. Must handle investigations with complete objectivity and consistency. Must be able to handle multiple investigations and projects simultaneously. Must have excellent follow-through and a strong sense of urgency.

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