Sr. Manager of Employee Relations

Our client is one of the world's leading law firms. They have an amazing opportunity for an HR leader to join their firm as a Sr. Manager of Employee Relations developing and shaping the firm's employee relations function.

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$175,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Lead workplace investigations of sensitive or complex issues, collaborating closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Human Resources, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in conducting workplace investigations and approaches.
• Provide quality service by responding promptly and professionally to internal stakeholder inquiries.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the HR - Professional Staff team and other departments.
• Work with HR Business Partners to ensure managers use standardized templates for written warnings and performance improvement plans.
• Guide and coach managers on crafting thorough written warnings and performance improvement plans.
• Oversee firm compliance with federal and state employment regulations, ensuring policies, postings, and trainings are current.
• Serve as the owner of employee and HR policies, drafting and modifying policies in response to emerging trends; work with HRIS, payroll, benefits, and legal counsel as necessary.
• Document interviews, summarize findings, and provide clear conclusions for each investigation.
• Serve as the owner of employee and HR policies, drafting and modifying policies in response to emerging trends; work with HRIS, payroll, benefits, and legal counsel as necessary.
• Lead the annual policy affirmation process in partnership with the HRIS team.
• Develop recommendations to improve compliance and reduce risk.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and areas of risk, updating the CHRO and Director of HR regularly.
• Maintain electronic and paper files in alignment with current firm policies.
• Actively participate in training to stay updated on HR trends and employment law changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Experience managing employee relations and performance issues.
• Strong facilitation skills with proven ability to influence and advise on a broad range of employee relations and HR compliance matters.