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Join us as an Employee Relations Specialist VP, where you will advise on complex workplace matters and ensure compliance with Barclays policies and practices. In this role, you will provide commercial, pragmatic, and timely advice to stakeholders to help mitigate employee legal and reputational risk. You will play a key role within the Americas Employee Relations function, supporting business leaders on sensitive workplace issues while promoting consistent policy application. The Americas ER function must also coordinate closely with global counterparts to ensure appropriate alignment across the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Provision of ER advice on a range of topics, including reviewing and drafting of documentation, advising on process as well as potential employment / legal risk. Supporting directly where required, often with senior complex, and regulatory matters
Investigations to resolve employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters and guidance on the completion of these, supporting managers and employees as required
Employee relations policies and procedures development, implementation, and maintenance, aligning these to all applicable laws, regulations and the overall business strategy
Production and deployment of ER training in coordination with our control partners with a focus on prevention
Production and delivery of ER metrics, sharing insights with stakeholders on employee relations issues and trends
Requirements:
Previous experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources Business Partnering or legal
Relevant experience within financial services
An understanding of employment legislation in the US along with familiarity with UK employment law and requirements with respect to UK Conduct Rules (regulatory governance)
Nice to have:
Excellent and constant attention to detail, with advanced analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Experience with managing senior stakeholders
Ability to manage and navigate through complex change
Ability to deal with and manage multiple differing priorities
Outstanding written and verbal communication, including the ability to influence others and distil information into key messages
Proven team player and motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
What we offer:
Wellness center equipped with modern amenities, including fitness centres offering a variety of classes and services
Health center provides a range of services, including primary and urgent care, wellness exams, health coaching, and vaccinations
Office features a variety of sophisticated dining options, including a colleague restaurant and a private executive dining room