[Hiring] Senior Manager, Employee Relations @Cushman & Wakefield

Role Description

The Sr. Manager Employee Relations consults with Cushman & Wakefield business managers, HR staff, and employees on Employee Relations matters and supports the Employee Relations centralized team model. Key skills required to be successful in this role are:

• Exceptional communication skills—especially in a virtual environment
• Solid leadership, connection, and relationship skills
• Strong ability to influence
• Action orientation and responsive mindset
• Ability to write and document issues with clarity and precision

Accomplishes the objectives of the Employee Relations COE by:

• Leading staff; recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and performance management of the team
• Providing solutions to routine/complex Employee Relations issues, planning, and evaluating COE activities
• Ensuring a safe, secure, and legal work environment that develops professional and personal growth opportunities for the team
• Serving as a resource for Employee Relations and HR teams concerning issues of employment law, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, reasonable accommodations, position elimination activities, etc.
• Counseling the company on concerns related to applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws
• Using case management system to create and run reports to identify trends of Employee Relations matters
• Creating and delivering training material in the areas of EEO compliance, workplace investigations, reasonable accommodations, and other Employee Relations matters as needed
• Partnering with internal and external legal counsel concerning legal guidance, interpretations, and the disposition of cases
• Consulting on highly sensitive or complex performance management issues, including PIPs, exit strategies, and involuntary separations
• Guiding the Employee Relations and HR teams in drafting and preparing key case information for internal and external counsel
• Overseeing and facilitating the resolution of escalated Leave of Absence employment decisions and requests for workplace accommodations
• Leading the creation and refinement of company-wide HR policies
• Motivating stakeholders to help implement and support change
• Participating in project work that supports the Global ER COE, HR team, or other functions
• Occasional travel to participate in investigations and meetings as needed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with significant ER experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related area, or equivalent experience
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, Master’s in HR, law degree)
• 3+ years of experience managing a team

Requirements

• Seasoned and proven skills in managing difficult ER situations, conflict management, employment law, influence skills
• In-depth knowledge of employment law
• Superior diagnostic and analytical skills; proficient in MS Excel Spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid business intelligence
• Ability to influence leaders and colleagues; skilled counselor, consultant, and facilitator
• Strong organization skills and project management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS systems such as Workday, Service Now
• Expert knowledge of internal investigation principles

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work
• Competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors

The compensation for the position is: $112,710.00 - $132,600.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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