Senior Employee Relations & Governance Leader

Bank of America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a senior Employee Relations leader to develop and manage strategies across multiple lines of business. You will direct complex employee relations matters, shape governance routines, and partner with HR leaders, Audit, Legal, and Compliance to mitigate employment risks.

The role requires extensive experience in HR, risk management, and global banking, with strong communication and analytical skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years knowledge and experience with HR, Risk Management, Global Banking, Global Markets and/or Merrill/Private Bank.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex concepts to a non-specialist audience.
• Ability to assimilate complex data into a results-based story and present executive level findings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and facilitates decision making and stakeholder management related to Employee Relations cases with high risk and complexity.
• Defines a comprehensive strategy for delivery of Employee Relations services, leading an organization of subject matter experts.
• Influences strategic HR decisions and outcomes, managing risk with key stakeholders and building trust as a SME.
• Identifies opportunities to evolve the Employee Relations function and drive efficiency and risk mitigation.

Skills

HR knowledge

Risk management

Global banking

Merrill/Private Bank experience

Oral & written communication

Data analysis

Executive presence

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Copilot

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a senior Employee Relations leader to develop and manage strategies across multiple lines of business. You will direct complex employee relations matters, shape governance routines, and partner with HR leaders, Audit, Legal, and Compliance to mitigate employment risks.

The role requires extensive experience in HR, risk management, and global banking, with strong communication and analytical skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide improvements.