Global Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

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

Job summary

UKG is seeking an Employee Relations Partner, Transformation & Employment Practices to support global policies and employment compliance across jurisdictions. You will partner with Legal, HRBPs, and cross-functional teams to drive governance, risk mitigation, and workforce transformation initiatives.

You will advise on policy interpretation, background checks, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, and ensure consistent application of employment standards across the organization, with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR, or related field.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting policy development and employment compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development and interpretation across global and regional employment practices; partner with Legal and other stakeholders to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and assist in assessing potential impacts on policies, practices, and employment processes.
• Assist with State and Federal Reporting as needed.
• Support employment practice reviews and audits, identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and assist with SOX, ISO, and other compliance audits as needed.
• Support Conflict of Interest (COI) governance activities, including reviewing disclosures, maintaining documentation, tracking approvals, and partnering with Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders as needed.
• Assist with background check adjudications, partnering with Talent Acquisition, respective stakeholders to review findings, assess risk, and ensure consistent application of hiring standards and company policy.
• Participate in and support workforce transformation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, by assisting with employment-related due diligence, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and administrative support.
• Draft, review, and support the implementation of employment-related agreements, notices, and communications to help ensure consistency with legal requirements and organizational standards.
• Partner with Employee Relations, HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders on employee matters, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support PEP and cross-functional projects, initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training related to employment policies, employee relations practices, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and operational effectiveness within Employee Relations and Employment Practices.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Excellent written and verbal

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Case management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

UKG is seeking an Employee Relations Partner, Transformation & Employment Practices to support global policies and employment compliance across jurisdictions. You will partner with Legal, HRBPs, and cross-functional teams to drive governance, risk mitigation, and workforce transformation initiatives.

You will advise on policy interpretation, background checks, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, and ensure consistent application of employment standards across the organization, with a