Senior Director, Employee Relations, Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the enterprise-wide employee relations strategy and operational model for MGT.

• Act as a senior advisor and point of escalation for intricate and sensitive employee issues, investigations, workplace concerns, accommodations, performance management challenges, and employment decisions.

• Collaborate with organizational leaders to tackle workforce challenges and enhance leadership effectiveness.

• Analyze trends in employee relations and deliver actionable insights and recommendations.

• Foster consistent, equitable, and values-driven decision-making.

• Oversee enterprise-level workplace investigations and implement standards, protocols, and governance processes.

• Spearhead the development and evolution of workplace policies, employee conduct standards, and employee relations practices.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for employment compliance programs across a multi-state workforce.

• Convert legal and regulatory mandates into scalable business processes and people practices.

• Create governance frameworks, controls, monitoring processes, documentation standards, and remediation strategies.

• Coordinate compliance reviews, assessments, audits, and corrective action initiatives.

• Collaborate with Legal, Internal Audit, and executive leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risks.

• Establish metrics and reporting for compliance trends, risks, remediation efforts, and program effectiveness.

• Lead and develop the Employee Relations and Compliance team.

• Set team direction, priorities, service expectations, and developmental opportunities.

• Coach leaders and enhance managerial effectiveness in addressing employee matters.

• Support succession planning and capability development.

• Create tools, resources, and training for scalable enterprise support.

• Drive employee relations and compliance initiatives for acquisitions, integrations, organizational redesigns, and workforce transitions.

• Develop repeatable frameworks and playbooks to ensure sustainable growth and scalability.

• Partner with business leaders to manage change while maintaining employee engagement and minimizing organizational risks.

• Align employee relations and compliance strategies with broader business goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• An advanced degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, JD, or a related field is preferred.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, or related areas.

• Proven success in leading enterprise employee relations and compliance functions within large, complex, and rapidly changing organizations.

• Extensive experience in managing workplace investigations and providing guidance on high-risk employee issues.

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated capability to influence executive leaders and drive organizational outcomes through trusted partnerships and sound judgment.

• Proven experience leading and developing Employee Relations, Compliance, or related HR professionals.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.

• Strong business acumen with the capacity to balance employee experience, compliance obligations, and organizational objectives.

• Experience in leading teams through growth, change, acquisitions, and organizational transformations.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty, manage competing priorities, and make informed decisions in complex situations.

• Demonstrated success in building scalable programs, processes, and governance frameworks that support long-term growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options.

• Flexible paid time off.

• 5% 401(k) matching program.

• Equity opportunities.

• Incentive and bonus programs.

• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Comprehensive health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, covering medical, dental, and vision.

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Income protection benefits.

• Professional development opportunities for career advancement.

• Opportunities to create a significant social impact through innovative projects.