Employee Relations AVP

Employee Relations AVPLocation: New York, NYSalary: Up to $150k Base + Company & Individual Performance BonusProfessional-level Mandarin proficiency is required4 days Onsite & 1 day Remote(Candidates Choice)Position OverviewA global financial services organization is seeking an Employee Relations professional to support workplace investigations, employee concerns, HR compliance, disciplinary matters, and employee-engagement initiatives.This position will work closely with employees, management, Human Resources, internal stakeholders, and legal counsel to investigate workplace matters, document findings, recommend appropriate solutions, and help ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate investigations involving employee complaints, workplace concerns, policy violations, and other Employee Relations matters.Interview employees and relevant stakeholders to gather information and evaluate workplace concerns.Review investigation findings and recommend appropriate resolutions or corrective actions.Prepare investigation documentation, meeting minutes, interview scripts, reports, warning letters, and other Employee Relations materials.Coordinate with management, internal legal teams, outside counsel, and other stakeholders regarding sensitive workplace matters.Review disciplinary actions and support the appropriate documentation and escalation of Employee Relations issues.Help ensure workplace practices remain compliant with applicable employment and labor laws.Support employee morale and engagement programs, including training, demographic initiatives, and Employee Resource Groups.Coordinate with legal counsel when additional guidance is needed regarding employment-law matters.Participate in organization-wide HR initiatives and special projects.Support additional Employee Relations and departmental projects as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.Previous Human Resources experience required.Minimum of 4 years of professional experience for the AVP level.Knowledge of Employee Relations, employment law, EEOC requirements, employee benefits, compensation, and training/development processes.Financial services or banking industry knowledge preferred.Strong written communication, documentation, investigation, interviewing, and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally.SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar Human Resources certification preferred.Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.