Owens Corning
Director, Employment Law
Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
Director, Employment Law
Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Function: Legal Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 63629 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Director, Employment Law is a strategic business partner and counsel to the Human Resources and Benefits community for the U.S. and Canada. This role manages and provides legal support to the Owens Corning businesses and several corporate functions. This person will act as a key partner to the Human Resources function, providing valuable guidance on a wide variety of employment-related issues. The Director serves as the Company's primary subject matter expert in Employment Law, providing strategic direction related to changing legal requirements, and implementing best practices across the organization. This position also serves as the primary liaison with the Labor Relations team, providing legal assistance as needed. This person will also partner closely with law department peers, particularly in the areas of Compliance, Litigation and Business Counseling. Reports to:
VP & Asst. General Counsel; Litigation, Employment Law and Regulatory Affairs Span of Control:
Manages one lawyer and one paralegal JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Be a trusted legal advisor and business partner, continuously building an intimate knowledge of our Company, including internal structures, business strategies, and goals to ensure that all guidance is provided within an appropriate context. Develop training, guidance materials and tools for the Human Resource professionals that build capacity and competency allowing them to be effective decision makers in their roles. Communicate legal and compliance issues and strategy to leaders in a timely and effective way and advise business leaders on mitigation strategies. Inspire teamwork across all functions and business groups to maximize the performance of Owens Corning and the development of its valuable employees. Establish employment law strategy that ensures compliance with policies and laws across all business units and functions, while enabling quick and effective decisions regarding OC employees, ensuring ADA, FLSA, EEOC, NLRA, FMLA and ERISA compliance. Provide creative and practical solutions to drive enterprise strategy Advise and counsel business partners on a broad spectrum of employment law issues and projects including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, reorganization, privacy, contingent workforce issues, and immigration. Support the VP and Assistant General Counsel in managing risk within the defined scope of responsibility, including early proactive involvement with stakeholders to assess risk in potential disputes and advising on strategic alternatives. Oversee and actively engage in investigation and response to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints (EEOC, state FEP, and other), audits, and other employment-related inquiries. Support the Company's growth initiatives by taking a lead role on all employment issues relating to M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration issues in partnership with Human Resources leadership. Partner with Human Resources to enable the business strategy and talent agenda, while ensuring employment law compliance Ensure Human Resources is supported on matters related to FMLA, performance management, employee handbooks, background screens, and FLSA matters. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and organize, execute, and manage projects with a team-oriented approach. Build relationships of complete candor and trust with the Human Resources Business Partners. Enable the Owens Corning performance management and talent agenda through advice that is meaningful, mitigates risk, and provides alternatives that allow business objectives to be met. Demonstrate a leadership focus and leadership skills Develop strong relationships with Human Resource partners, see issues through their lens. Approach issues with an enterprise first perspective that ensures we always serve the company's needs. Develop high performing talent on your team and extended teams. Collaborate effectively within and beyond the law department to drive creative solutions. Manage projects with a team-oriented approach. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 10+ years of experience working as an employment law attorney, preferably in a law firm followed by an in-house role. Juris Doctorate and Bar Membership in at least one state required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Employment Law Expertise: Brings employment law expertise to the legal function and can communicate legal challenges to human resources and business leaders. Develops practical solutions to complex employment law matters. Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates the ability to identify and respond to trends, and to develop sustainable improvements and solutions. Compliance Minded: Demonstrates the ability to identify compliance gaps and to challenge at all levels when faced with possible violation of policy or the law. Strong Organizational Skills: Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines and communicate issues as they arise. Communication: Clearly conveys relevant information and ideas, adjusting approach to capture audience attention. Highly Ethical: Can be trusted to do only the "right thing" for the employees, shareholders, and others. Diversity/Cultural Competence: Understands, communicates with, and effectively interacts with people across the organization. Customer Orientation: Has an external (outside-in) orientation and understanding that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for a customer. Results Oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Change Agent: Comfortable planning for the future while managing day-to-day legal matters. Adaptability: Able to improvise, adapt and overcome when faced with problems. Accountability: Knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Learner Mindset: Committed to continuing education and skill sharpening in employment and labor law. Judgment and Decision Making: Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. #LI-SN1 #LI-onsite About Owens Corning Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses - Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
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Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Function: Legal Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 63629 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Director, Employment Law is a strategic business partner and counsel to the Human Resources and Benefits community for the U.S. and Canada. This role manages and provides legal support to the Owens Corning businesses and several corporate functions. This person will act as a key partner to the Human Resources function, providing valuable guidance on a wide variety of employment-related issues. The Director serves as the Company's primary subject matter expert in Employment Law, providing strategic direction related to changing legal requirements, and implementing best practices across the organization. This position also serves as the primary liaison with the Labor Relations team, providing legal assistance as needed. This person will also partner closely with law department peers, particularly in the areas of Compliance, Litigation and Business Counseling. Reports to:
VP & Asst. General Counsel; Litigation, Employment Law and Regulatory Affairs Span of Control:
Manages one lawyer and one paralegal JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Be a trusted legal advisor and business partner, continuously building an intimate knowledge of our Company, including internal structures, business strategies, and goals to ensure that all guidance is provided within an appropriate context. Develop training, guidance materials and tools for the Human Resource professionals that build capacity and competency allowing them to be effective decision makers in their roles. Communicate legal and compliance issues and strategy to leaders in a timely and effective way and advise business leaders on mitigation strategies. Inspire teamwork across all functions and business groups to maximize the performance of Owens Corning and the development of its valuable employees. Establish employment law strategy that ensures compliance with policies and laws across all business units and functions, while enabling quick and effective decisions regarding OC employees, ensuring ADA, FLSA, EEOC, NLRA, FMLA and ERISA compliance. Provide creative and practical solutions to drive enterprise strategy Advise and counsel business partners on a broad spectrum of employment law issues and projects including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, reorganization, privacy, contingent workforce issues, and immigration. Support the VP and Assistant General Counsel in managing risk within the defined scope of responsibility, including early proactive involvement with stakeholders to assess risk in potential disputes and advising on strategic alternatives. Oversee and actively engage in investigation and response to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints (EEOC, state FEP, and other), audits, and other employment-related inquiries. Support the Company's growth initiatives by taking a lead role on all employment issues relating to M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration issues in partnership with Human Resources leadership. Partner with Human Resources to enable the business strategy and talent agenda, while ensuring employment law compliance Ensure Human Resources is supported on matters related to FMLA, performance management, employee handbooks, background screens, and FLSA matters. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and organize, execute, and manage projects with a team-oriented approach. Build relationships of complete candor and trust with the Human Resources Business Partners. Enable the Owens Corning performance management and talent agenda through advice that is meaningful, mitigates risk, and provides alternatives that allow business objectives to be met. Demonstrate a leadership focus and leadership skills Develop strong relationships with Human Resource partners, see issues through their lens. Approach issues with an enterprise first perspective that ensures we always serve the company's needs. Develop high performing talent on your team and extended teams. Collaborate effectively within and beyond the law department to drive creative solutions. Manage projects with a team-oriented approach. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 10+ years of experience working as an employment law attorney, preferably in a law firm followed by an in-house role. Juris Doctorate and Bar Membership in at least one state required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Employment Law Expertise: Brings employment law expertise to the legal function and can communicate legal challenges to human resources and business leaders. Develops practical solutions to complex employment law matters. Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates the ability to identify and respond to trends, and to develop sustainable improvements and solutions. Compliance Minded: Demonstrates the ability to identify compliance gaps and to challenge at all levels when faced with possible violation of policy or the law. Strong Organizational Skills: Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines and communicate issues as they arise. Communication: Clearly conveys relevant information and ideas, adjusting approach to capture audience attention. Highly Ethical: Can be trusted to do only the "right thing" for the employees, shareholders, and others. Diversity/Cultural Competence: Understands, communicates with, and effectively interacts with people across the organization. Customer Orientation: Has an external (outside-in) orientation and understanding that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for a customer. Results Oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Change Agent: Comfortable planning for the future while managing day-to-day legal matters. Adaptability: Able to improvise, adapt and overcome when faced with problems. Accountability: Knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Learner Mindset: Committed to continuing education and skill sharpening in employment and labor law. Judgment and Decision Making: Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. #LI-SN1 #LI-onsite About Owens Corning Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses - Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
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