Employee Relations AVP: Investigations & HR Strategy

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Limited New York Branch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China is seeking an Associate in Employee Relations to support investigations, policy compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The role involves handling employee complaints, drafting minutes, and liaising with outside counsel to ensure labor-law compliance.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), 3–4 years of HR experience, and knowledge of employment law, EEOC, and banking industry practices. SHRM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of work experience for Associate/AVP level.
• Knowledge of Employment law/EEOC requirements, banking industry, benefits and compensation, and training & development processes.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and coordinate investigations to resolve employee complaints and report to management.
• Investigate, review, analyze, and recommend solutions for employee issues.
• Prepare for investigations: write minutes, scripts, liaise between parties, and draft warning letters.
• Initiate meetings with outside counsel, relevant counterparties, and General Counsel.
• Review disciplinary action forms for Head Office and report related information.
• Support Employee Morale Enhancement Program and Women Employee Resources Group.
• Lead morale initiatives (e.g., trainings, demographic surveys, ERGs).
• Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure labor-law compliance.
• Participate in bank-wide projects as needed.
• Participate in departmental ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment law knowledge

EEOC requirements

Financial/banking industry

Benefits and compensation

Training & development

SHRM certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bank of China is seeking an Associate in Employee Relations to support investigations, policy compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The role involves handling employee complaints, drafting minutes, and liaising with outside counsel to ensure labor-law compliance.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), 3–4 years of HR experience, and knowledge of employment law, EEOC, and banking industry practices. SHRM certification is a plus.