Senior Employee Relations Lead

The Senior Employee Relations Lead is responsible for conducting thorough timely and impartial workplace investigations involving complex employee relations matters including discrimination harassment retaliation policy violations workplace misconduct and other sensitive employment concerns. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) this role partners closely with the Office of the General Counsel business leaders and other stakeholders to assess allegations develop investigation plans conduct interviews analyze evidence prepare investigation reports and recommend appropriate next steps. The incumbent in this role will exercise exceptional judgment and the ability to manage high-risk matters with professionalism discretion and objectivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• At the direction of the CHRO conduct complex and sensitive workplace investigations involving allegations of harassment discrimination retaliation workplace misconduct conflicts of interest ethics violations policy breaches and other employee relations concerns.
• Develop and execute investigation plans including identifying relevant witnesses documents data and applicable policies.
• Conduct complainant respondent and witness interviews in a fair trauma-informed and objective manner.
• Review and analyze relevant evidence including documents communications personnel records system data and other materials.
• Prepare clear well-organized and defensible investigation reports summarizing allegations facts credibility assessments findings and supporting rationale.
• Partner with the Office of the General Counsel HR leaders and Department/Practice Group/Office leadership to ensure investigations are handled consistently and in accordance with the Firms policies and applicable laws.
• Provide recommendations on remedial actions policy improvements training needs and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise HR and business stakeholders on employee relations matters including workplace conflict policy interpretation and misconduct issues.
• Maintain accurate and confidential investigation records and case documentation.
• Identify trends recurring issues and risk areas based on investigation data and employee relations activity.
• Support the development and enhancement of investigation protocols employee relations processes policies and training materials.
• Promote a workplace culture grounded in fairness accountability respect and compliance.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field required; advanced degree or JD preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in employee relations workplace investigations HR compliance employment law ethics and compliance or a related field.
• Significant experience independently conducting complex workplace investigations from intake through final report.
• Strong understanding of federal state and local employment laws including laws relating to discrimination harassment retaliation disability accommodations leaves of absence wage and hour issues and employee privacy.
• Experience working in a corporate legal compliance or highly regulated environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess credibility evaluate evidence and make sound objective and impartial findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing detailed investigation reports.
• Strong interviewing active listening analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple investigations and competing priorities.
• Experience with sound judgment emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP SPHR AWI-CH or similar preferred credentials.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Experience conducting investigations involving senior leaders or high-risk allegations.
• Experience partnering with in-house or outside employment counsel.
• Ability to identify systemic workplace issues and recommend practical business solutions.
• Experience developing investigation training templates protocols or employee relations playbooks.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed interviewing techniques and best practices for sensitive workplace matters.
• Significant experience handling sensitive workplace investigations and strong knowledge of the employment laws and HR best practices impacting a large national law firm.
• This position requires up to 25% travel which includes overnight stays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and/or certifications geographic location market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• Atlantic City: $101500 - $115500
• Boston Washington D.C. Morristown Princeton: $112000 - $118500
• New York: $122000 - $134000

For information on Fox Rothschilds compensation and benefits visit:Compensation & Benefits ()

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions responsibilities or requirements the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race religion color sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression breastfeeding lactation disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected in accordance with applicable federal state and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department.

Required Experience:

Senior IC