Public Partnerships

Director, Employee Relations

US NY - Latham · Director

Sponsorship not specified$148k-$167kDetected 28 days ago

AccessibilityExcelHREmployee RelationsHRISEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Director of Employee Relations (ER) is responsible for leading the organization's employee relations strategy, with a primary focus on overseeing and conducting complex workplace investigations.

Lead and oversee all internal workplace investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics violations, policy breaches)
Maintain investigation protocols and standards aligned with legal and regulatory requirements
Develop and implement ER strategies, policies, and practices that foster a respectful and inclusive workplace
Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders on complex employee issues and conflict resolution
Drive consistency in disciplinary actions and corrective measures across the organization
Partner with Legal, HR, and business leaders to assess undue hardship and organizational risk
Partner with Legal on litigation risk and external agency matters (EEOC, DOL, etc.)
Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and compliance requirements
Establish performance goals, provide coaching, and build investigative and case management capabilities

Deep knowledge of employee relations practices and the interactive accommodation process
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements
Excellent interpersonal and executive communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master's degree or JD preferred).
8-12+ years of progressive HR/Employee Relations experience
Significant experience conducting and managing workplace investigations
Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing accommodation programs
Proven leadership and team management experience
Experience in multi-state or complex organizational environments preferred
Certifications:
SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR preferred

Conduct complex, high-risk, or executive-level investigations
Ensure investigations are timely, thorough, impartial, and well-documented
Provide findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership
Identify trends and root causes of employee concerns and recommend proactive solutions
Oversee documentation, tracking, and reporting of accommodation requests and outcomes
Proficiency in HR systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Range: $148,000 - $166,500 annually
This role is eligible for a base salary within the posted range.
Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location.
Compensation may vary for positions based in high cost-of-labor markets.
At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

This role also leads the organization's reasonable accommodation program, ensuring a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered approach to accommodations.
Accommodation Program Leadership
Lead and oversee the organization's reasonable accommodation process (e.g., ADA, PWFA, religious accommodations, and related state/local requirements)
Develop policies, procedures, and training to ensure effective and equitable accommodation practices

disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any

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