Director, HR Legal

What will you be doing: The Director, HR Legal supports and promotes the successful achievement of Cedars‑Sinai's mission, vision, values and objectives by ensuring compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, including, but not limited to, equal employment opportunity and wage‑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 maintains a 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 advises on all other employment agreement programs including those for physicians. Primary Duties & 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 wage‑hour/pay practice issues, affiliate transitions, discrimination, harassment and compliance related issues. Provides legal advice and guidance to the Leave and Disability team. Provides legal advice and guidance for employment‑related claims and litigation. May include oversight of related staff members. Oversees and reviews all phases of employment‑related litigation, provides input regarding retention/selection of outside counsel, and participates in strategy decisions. Qualifications: Position Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.). Ten (10) years of demonstrated employment litigation experience representing large, complex organizations, either in‑house or as outside counsel. Ten (10) years of experience with, and thorough current knowledge of, relevant state and federal employment laws and regulations. Seven (7) years of experience applying HR practices and principles while providing counsel and/or guidance. Ten (10) years of combined human resources, labor relations, investigative, or legal experience. Benefits: Competitive salaries, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and learning programs to pursue additional certifications and degrees. #J-18808-Ljbffr