Employee Relations Manager
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Employee Relations Manager is an integral part of Lathams Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for managing aspects of the global employee relations program for Latham & Watkins while acting as an advisor and business partner interpreting and overseeing the application of human resources policies and procedures and acting as a subject matter expert related to updates or changes to current employment laws regulations and executive orders across the firms global platform. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing employee relations strategies policies and programs aligned with the firms strategic priorities culture and values
- Acting as a point of escalation for practice office HR teams regarding employee matters related to performance management and conflict resolution including formal procedures ensuring prompt resolution in line with the firms policies and standards and in accordance with applicable legal requirements within local jurisdictions across the globe
- Conducting and/or advising on thorough investigations into complex employee matters ensuring fairness impartiality and compliance with legal requirements
- Advising business leaders line managers and supervisors directly on employee relations matters including performance management disciplinary actions and conflict resolution
- Collaborating with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and assisting with any related legal matters
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate the ability to act as an advisor and business partner interpreting and overseeing the application of human ability to understand and apply federal state and local employment laws or court precedents including but not limited to: OSHA ADA FLSA EEO ADEA and FMLA
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of traditional human resources functions
- Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making decisions
And have:
- A bachelors degree with a focus in human resources or a related field preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in human resources or investigations
- A minimum four (4) years of experience in implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures and some supervision of people preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Human Resources Management
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- HRIS
- Performance Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Qualitative Analysis
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Human Resources
- Mentoring
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
