Manager, Global Employment Compliance

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates • New York, NY

11d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking a Manager, Global Employment Compliance for its New York office in a hybrid work arrangement. The role oversees firmwide compliance with employment-related regulations and requirements, including federal, state, local, and international employment laws. It manages mandatory compliance training, related non-compliance activities, handbook policy implementation and documentation, government reporting requests, and client audit or RFP responses. The position helps centralize compliance activities across the Firm and improve operational efficiency through proactive risk management, best practices, and technology solutions.

The Manager leads and develops a high-performance compliance team, monitors emerging legal and regulatory requirements, analyzes their impact on policies, employment practices, and HRIS systems, and recommends strategies for compliance. The role partners with the Office of General Counsel and other departments to assess and implement legal changes, maintain handbooks and compliance training, coordinate statutory reporting and safety plan requirements, and support employment compliance data management and reporting. The position also has staff-management responsibilities, including hiring and training, performance management, coaching, and addressing performance issues.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, at least six years of professional experience including at least two years in employment compliance, and at least one year managing others. Candidates should have knowledge of HR principles and employment laws, experience with HRIS data and reporting and employee handbooks, strong communication and analytical skills, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience. Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet business needs is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least six years of professional experience, including at least two years of employment compliance experience.
• At least one year of experience managing others.
• Knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices, including employment laws and regulations, with law firm experience.
• Functional knowledge of HRIS system data and reporting.
• Experience drafting and reviewing employee handbooks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, management, and attorneys.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, troubleshooting, organizational, planning, and project management skills; excellent attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures, handle sensitive matters confidentially, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and work independently and collaboratively in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising others.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Firm-wide compliance with employment-related regulations and requirements, including federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage mandatory compliance training and related non-compliance activities.
• Oversee handbook policy implementation and documentation, including drafting and revising policies and managing the annual handbook acknowledgement process.
• Respond to government reporting requests and client audit or RFP questions.
• Centralize compliance activities and improve operational efficiency through proactive risk management, best practices, and technology solutions.
• Lead the compliance team by setting goals, coaching and providing feedback, and fostering collaboration.
• Research and monitor emerging employment-related legal and regulatory requirements and analyze their impact on policies, employment practices, and HRIS systems.
• Recommend strategies for complying with new or amended employment laws and clearly communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Partner with the Office of General Counsel on responses to new legal and regulatory requirements, including preparing impact analyses for attorney review.
• Coordinate process, policy, and system updates with the HRIS team and other departments across offices.
• Collaborate with international offices to maintain compliance with local regulations affecting People Team functions and identify legally permissible opportunities for consistency.
• Oversee annual harassment-prevention training and other required compliance training.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with cyclical or ad hoc statutory reporting and safety plan requirements.
• Build stakeholder relationships to support timely integration of employment compliance requirements into their processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal contractor regulatory requirements.
• Support employment compliance data management and reporting, including matters involving federal contractor regulations and privacy laws.
• Maintain current knowledge of Firm policies and ensure compliance with Firm operations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in interviewing, selection, and training processes.
• Monitor time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
• Use the Firm’s performance management process to communicate expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
• Oversee employees' performance and guide them in resolving problems.
• Initiate disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the People Strategy team.
• Recommend guidelines and practices to promote efficiency and effectiveness; develop and communicate departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.
• Engage in long-range planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives.
• Maintain regular and reliable physical presence at the workplace.
• Manage Firm resources responsibly and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental leave.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager