Employee Relations, Sr. Associate
About The Position
Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of talent at New York Life. As part of Human Resources, you'll contribute to a comprehensive strategy that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Whether it's identifying future leaders, crafting engaging learning experiences, enhancing offerings that support our people or fostering a workplace culture where everyone feels they belong, your work directly empowers individuals and fuels the company's growth. Join us and play a vital role in making New York Life an employer of choice for generations to come. The Senior Associate, Employee Relations will join a great team of HR professionals responsible for providing guidance on and directly handling employee relations matters with a focus on balancing business need and organizational risk. In addition, responsibilities include assisting in the design of employee related policies that are compliant with the law and align to best practices, investigating complaints, and cultivating a positive and productive work environment. The team is a strategic partner to business leaders and advises managers on various areas including policy matters, performance management, corrective action, and job impacts.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge and facility for interpreting and communicating employment laws and HR policy.
- Strong investigative skills.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify needs/issues quickly.
- Detail oriented with very strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a valuable partner with all levels of management.
- Strong relationship building skills and collaborative style.
- Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
- 3-5 years of experience working in Human Resources as a business partner or with a specific focus in Employee Relations or commensurate law firm/legal experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment law (EEO, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
- Experience developing and writing HR policy.
- Bachelor’s degree required, J.D. and/or Masters a plus.
- Strong PC skills.
Responsibilities
- Advise and support managers in performance management, corrective action, attendance, and disciplinary matters, including reviewing termination recommendations.
- Support and conduct internal investigations into employee complaints submitted directly to HR or through the Company’s Ethics Hotline. Lead investigations of basic workplace disputes and assist in investigations of more sensitive matters.
- Partner with Leave Coordinators, third-party leave administrator and HRBPs on leaves and accommodations issues and serve as subject matter expert/escalation point on more complex matters.
- Calculate severance payments for job eliminations and work with Legal and Benefits to prepare packages for notification discussions.
- Design and enhance employee related policies that are compliant with federal, state and local laws. Update the Employee Handbook as needed.
- Ensure cases are entered in ER case management tool timely, prepare quarterly reports for compliance and train HRBPs on the system as needed.
- Act as key point person to respond to policy questions, provide clarification on ER processes, and communicate policy updates to the appropriate audience.
- Handle special projects as needed.
Benefits
- We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.
- employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
