Human Resources Department-Employee Relations Associate/Assistant Vice President

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch is seeking an Associate to assist in addressing employee complaints and conducting investigations on employment law compliance. The role involves coordinating employee morale initiatives and liaising with legal counsels.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s, and at least 3 years of HR experience. Familiarity with employment laws and financial industry practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in HR-related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience required for the Associate level.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead investigations to resolve employee-related complaints.
• Conduct investigations and recommend solutions for employee issues.
• Prepare meeting minutes, warn letters, and liaise with relevant parties.

Skills

Employee relations

HR knowledge

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Associate is responsible for assisting in addressing employee complaints, conducting investigations on non‑compliance with employment law issues, preparing meeting minutes and investigation reports, liaising with stakeholders and/or legal counsels, and spearheading Women Employee Resources Group (WERG) initiatives, along with other assignments on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Spearhead, coordinate and facilitate assigned investigations to resolve any employee related complaints or concerns and report to the department’s management when necessary.
• Conduct or participate in investigating, reviewing, analyzing, and recommending solutions for employee related issues.
• Prepare for investigations, including writing and finalizing meeting minutes and scripts, liaising between relevant parties, and preparing warning letters.
• Initiate meetings or conversations with outside counsel, relevant counterparties, and/or General Counsel.
• Review relevant department’s disciplinary action form for Head Office and report investigation related information as necessary.
• Support Employee Morale Enhancement Program and Women Employee Resources Group.
• Spearhead and coordinate employee morale related initiatives (e.g. trainings, Demographic Survey, Employee Resource Groups, etc.)
• Initiate meetings or conversations with outside counsel to ensure compliance with labor law.
• Participate and coordinate Bank-wide projects on an as needed basis
• Participate and coordinate on departmental ad-hoc projects on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in HR related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience required for the Associate level; Minimum 4 years of work experience required for the AVP level.
• Knowledge of Employment law/EEOC requirements, Financial/ Banking Industry, Employment Benefit and Compensation, Training & Development Processes required.
• SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP/SPHR/PHR/other HR certifications preferred.

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

USD $42,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.