Human Resources Department-Employee Relations Associate/Assistant Vice President

Bank of China USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China USA is seeking an Associate to handle employee relations and compliance investigations. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, preparing reports, and spearheading initiatives such as the Women Employee Resources Group.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, have HR experience, and be knowledgeable about employment law. The pay range is competitive, commensurate with experience, from USD $42,000 to USD $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience required for the Associate level.
• Knowledge of Employment law/EEOC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned investigations to resolve employee complaints.
• Conduct investigations and analyze employee related issues.
• Prepare meeting minutes and liaise with relevant parties.

Skills

Employee relations

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

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.