Employee Relations/Investigations Attorney - Tandym

A financial services firm in New York City is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their staff as their new Employee Relations / Investigations Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with HR Business Partners and the Legal Department concerning employee relations issues
• Conduct and facilitates complex, sensitive and time-critical ER investigations. Sources and reviews related documents
• Document investigative path, recommendations, and resolution; write investigative summaries in a clear, concise and legally defensible manner
• Serve as objective third party in reviewing terminations and disciplinary actions
• Ensure fair and consistent employment practices are in place and being followed
• Design, deliver, and execute large-scale projects or initiatives that involve reductions, integrations, new policy/programs, HR tools and training to promote positive management practices across the enterprise
• Conduct research and benchmarking related to projects, initiatives, and process improvements to drive positive employee relations and management practice
• Create and track data to identify trends; recommends remedial actions
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory requirements; communicate and update related policies according

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of Employment Law / Legal experience
• Juris Doctorate
• Specialized employee relations and employment law experience in the financial services industry
• Experience working with multiple partner groups including but not limited to Legal Counsel & Compliance professionals
• Solid understanding of Financial Services business model
• Solid strategic and tactical investigation skills
• Great interpersonal and advanced relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong attention to detail and highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Specialized Employee Relations and Employment Law experience in the Financial Services industry
• Experience as a Nonpracticing Employment Attorney

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