Paralegal, HR/Employment

Honeywell; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading company in advanced materials seeks a Senior Paralegal specializing in HR and Employment Law based in Morris Plains, NJ. In this role, you will ensure legal compliance, assist attorneys in employee relations matters, and contribute to HR policy development. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, this position offers a fantastic career opportunity for driven legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in HR and employment law required.
• Experience with legal and HR documentation necessary.
• Strong analytical skills for legal research.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief attorneys with global litigation matters.
• Assist in HR policy updates and employee relations documentation.
• Conduct legal research on employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal Research

Compliance

Employee Relations

Drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Job description

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At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make that impact together.

Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs. This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

As a Senior Paralegal, HR/Employment Law, you will work closely with attorneys and HR professionals to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations globally, provide legal facilitation in employee relations matters, help to manage outside counsel budgeting and litigation management, and assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. In particular, you will be assisting with legal research, drafting legal and training documents, and managing case files. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the legal team and contribute to the overall success of the organization. You will report directly to the Chief Labor and Employment Counsel located in Morris Plains, NJ and provide support for the global Labor and Employment Law and Investigations team.

Your expertise in HR and employment law will be essential in maintaining a fair and respectful work environment and mitigating legal risks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the Chief employment law/litigation attorneys with respect to global litigation matters, legal facilitation in employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, reductions in force, grievances, and responses/resolution of disputes and charges.
2. HR policy updates, updates and version control of various form agreements and processes, assist with employee relations documentation, letter drafting, and creating/updating employee/HR training materials.
3. Serve as first point of contact for government agencies on charges and complaints, issue document preservation notices, coordinate with HR and outside counsel on litigation and discovery matters.
4. Perform first level review of materials submitted for attorney-review and advice including termination requests and restrictive covenant agreements.
5. Receive and respond to employment-related and employee benefits-related subpoenas and requests for information.
6. Help set-up and maintain a world-class Employment Law and Investigations function for Solstice Advanced Materials. Partner with the attorney(s) on the entire process from internal complaints through resolution or external litigation, including records and file keeping and reporting to leadership.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
8. Conduct legal research and thoughtful analysis on employment laws and regulations.
9. Assist in drafting and reviewing employment-related documents, such as contracts, agreements, and policies, as well as trainings for internal audiences.

Benefits of working for Honeywell

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Fantastic career opportunity for a Senior Paralegal, HR/Employment Law in Morris, Plains, NJ. Join our dynamic legal team within Energy & Sustainability Solutions and be a key contributor to our ongoing success.