Director, Regional HR & Employee Relations (Americas)
Shutterstock, New York, NY, United States
The Director of Regional HR & Employee Relations - Americas leads the People agenda across the region, providing strategic guidance on employee relations, compliance, policy, and HR strategy across multiple jurisdictions. Partnering with senior leadership, People Business Partners, and COEs, this role drives an HR strategy that aligns with business goals and supports employees.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
Advising leadership on complex employee relations, organizational change, and legal matters.
Leading and mentoring HR professionals to align with business objectives.
Shaping the employee experience to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
Employee Relations (ER) Leadership
Develop and lead ER strategies aligned with company values and objectives.
Oversee and lead investigations into grievances, harassment, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
Advise leaders on complex ER issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and union matters.
Provide guidance during organizational changes (e.g., restructures, mergers) to address ER considerations.
Manage leave programs and accommodation requests, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
Compliance Management
Ensure People policies comply with local, state, federal, and international labor laws across the Americas.
Partner with the legal team to address non-compliance, mitigate risks, and resolve legal disputes.
Develop and maintain up-to-date policies reflecting the evolving legal landscape.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure HR teams and business leaders are informed and trained on compliance.
People Policy Development & Implementation
Lead the development and rollout of standardized HR processes, ensuring consistency across the Americas.
Establish and maintain best practices aligned with company goals to enhance the employee experience.
Continuously evaluate and improve HR processes for greater efficiency, fairness, and satisfaction.
Manager and Employee Coaching & Support
Mentor and develop HR professionals in employee relations and compliance.
Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR issues, ensuring support in complex situations.
Collaborate with business leaders to implement engagement initiatives that enhance retention and job satisfaction.
Leave & Accommodation Management
Oversee all aspects of employee leave programs across the Americas, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA).
Manage accommodation requests in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
Serve as the point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on leave processes.
Immigration Management
Oversee all employee immigration processes, including visa sponsorship, renewals, and permanent residency applications.
Collaborate with external immigration attorneys to ensure compliance and timely processing.
Develop and maintain immigration policies to align with local and global requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law, or related field (Master's or HR certifications preferred).
10+ years of HR experience, with 3+ years in leadership roles across multiple regions.
Strong knowledge of U.S., Canadian, and Latin American labor laws.
Expertise in employee relations, compliance, and HR operations in a multinational environment.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred), and fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Analyzes complex situations and develops solutions aligned with company goals.
Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical & Decision-Making: Assesses issues and makes informed, effective decisions.
Employee-Centric: Focused on fostering a positive environment that drives engagement and retention.
Why Shutterstock
You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team's work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business!
Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.
Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both
A generous and competitive benefits package.
Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals around the globe with the agencies, brands and people who need their work and services. It's a place where creators come to be inspired and discover new ways to produce their best work.
Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We're champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.
Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.
At Shutterstock, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. The compensation package offered may vary depending on employment experience, skills, and knowledge. You may also be eligible for our generous benefits package including health, wellness and financial benefits. Compensation ranges for candidates in locations outside of the location(s) below may differ based on the cost of labor, market, and additional factors.
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Shutterstock Values
We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors. Our Values represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.
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