Human Resources Manager – Employee Relations

Latham & Watkins LLP; Bishopsgate; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resources Manager specializing in Employee Relations to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the global employee relations program, providing expert advice on HR policies, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The successful candidate will develop strategies that align with the firm's values, act as a key advisor to leadership, and handle complex employee matters with fairness and integrity. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation, making a significant impact on the firm's culture and performance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources or investigations is essential.
• Ability to act as an advisor and business partner in employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage global employee relations program and advise on HR policies.
• Conduct investigations and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Employee Relations

Human Resources Management

Conflict Resolution

Performance Management

Investigative Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Human Resources Manager – Employee Relations is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for managing aspects of the global employee relations program for Latham & Watkins, while acting as an advisor and business partner, interpreting and overseeing the application of human resources policies and procedures, and acting as a subject matter expert related to updates or changes to current employment laws, regulations, and executive orders across the firm’s global platform. This role will be located in either our London office or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing employee relations strategies, policies, and programs aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities, culture, and values.
• Acting as a point of escalation for practice office HR teams regarding employee matters related to performance management and conflict resolution, including formal procedures ensuring prompt resolution in line with the firm’s policies and standards, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements within local jurisdictions across the globe.
• Conducting and/or advising on thorough investigations into complex employee matters, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and compliance with legal requirements.
• Advising business leaders, line managers, and supervisors directly on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborating with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and assisting with any related legal matters.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to act as an advisor and business partner, relating to employee relations matters.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of traditional human resources functions, including all aspects of employee relations.
• Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making decisions.

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree, with a focus in human resources or a related field.
• Experience in human resources or investigations.
• Experience in implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures and some supervision of people.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.