Employee Relations Specialist Jobs

Our Client, a Global Investment Banking and Financial Services Company is seeking a Employee Relations Professional for a 6-12 Month Contract Position in their New York City office. This will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct internal investigations, in partnership with team members and/or Employment Legal, of potential HR policy violations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation

• Participate in advisory groups to review findings and recommend disciplinary action in cases investigated by other functions such as AFCI and Audit

• Provide guidance to HR Business Advisors regarding disciplinary matters including investigations led by HR Business Advisors

• Provide HR policy guidance to managers, employees, and HR Business Advisors

• Assist in calibration of prior cases to determine recommendations regarding any disciplinary outcomes.

• Preparation of investigation reports, recommended discipline and talking points

• Assist in analyzing case outcomes to identify trends and collaborate with HR Business Advisors to recommend proactive measures to remediate identified issues

• Collate data and preparation of quarterly, annual, quality assurance and ad hoc reporting and training presentations as needed

• Participate in regional and global team meetings

• Support ER Team as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Expertise in conducting investigations, conflict management, negotiation and influencing

• Strong knowledge of employment law or employment law background

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to present and deliver training effectively and commercially in an interactive setting

• Highly organized, and able to prioritize and plan/resources accordingly

• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast paced, high pressured environment with a sense of urgency and drive for results

• Affinity for establishing relationships and partnering effectively with all levels of the organization professionally and calmly

• Excellent follow through and attention to detail

• Exercises discretion/independent judgment and can make decisions in a timely manner

• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.