Global Employee Relations & Compliance Lead

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking an Employee Relations Partner, Transformation & Employment Practices to support fair, compliant workplaces across jurisdictions. You will advise policy interpretation, employment compliance, and risk mitigation, partnering with Legal, HRBPs, and stakeholders.

You will drive policy development, employment governance, and workforce transformation initiatives, including due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, while delivering training on employment policies and compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting policy development and employment compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development, review, maintenance, and interpretation of global and regional policies.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and assess impact on policies and processes.
• Assist with State and Federal Reporting as needed.
• Support employment practice reviews, risk identification, and compliance audits.
• Assist with COI governance by reviewing disclosures and tracking approvals.
• Participate in workforce transformation initiatives and due diligence in M&A.
• Draft, review, and support employment-related agreements and notices.
• Collaborate with Legal, HRBPs, and leadership on employee matters.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Employment law

Policy development

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Case management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

UKG is seeking an Employee Relations Partner, Transformation & Employment Practices to support fair, compliant workplaces across jurisdictions. You will advise policy interpretation, employment compliance, and risk mitigation, partnering with Legal, HRBPs, and stakeholders.

You will drive policy development, employment governance, and workforce transformation initiatives, including due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, while delivering training on employment policies and compliance