Director, HR Legal

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Director, HR Legal supports and promotes the successful achievement of
Cedars-Sinai's mission, vision, values and objectives by promoting and
supporting Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates compliance with federal and state
labor and employment laws, including, but not limited to, equal employment
opportunity and wage and hour laws and regulations.  The Director manages
employment-related litigation and provides employment and regulatory law
consultation and advice to Human Resources professional staff and organizational
management staff, including on-site at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA.  The
director is responsible for maintaining timely understanding of the implications
of proposed and new employment-related legislation, government reporting, review
and updating of HR policies, employment agreements including arbitration,
separation and employment services agreements, and responsibility for advising
on all other employment agreement programs including those for physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and guidance to HR professional staff and Cedars-Sinai management staff relative to complex or sensitive employment decisions or situations, including but not limited to wage-hour/pay practice issues, affiliate transitions, discrimination, harassment and compliance related issues. Provides legal advice and guidance to Leave and Disability team.
• Provides legal advice and guidance for employment-related claims and litigation. May include oversight of related staff members. Includes oversight and review of all phases of employment-related litigation, input regarding retention/selection of outside counsel, and direct involvement in strategy decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees