Senior Employee Relations & Investigations Partner

vnbcareers; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley National Bank is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to advise on policy development, implementation, and interpretation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will conduct thorough investigations, partner with senior leaders to design corrective actions, manage ADA accommodations, support workforce reductions, and monitor case data to drive proactive, data‑driven people decisions with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field with 10+ years progressive employee relations experience.
• Master's degree in HR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise creation, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies to reflect high standards and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace complaints with fairness and confidentiality.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop corrective action plans ensuring consistency with policies and employment laws.
• Manage ADA accommodations and work with leaders to implement productive, inclusive solutions.
• Support bank through position elimination processes including planning, communication and legal compliance.
• Maintain oversight of the case management tool, monitor accuracy, analyze trends, and suggest proactive strategies.

Skills

Investigation mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Influence leaders

Analytical thinking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree in HR

Job description

Valley National Bank is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to advise on policy development, implementation, and interpretation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will conduct thorough investigations, partner with senior leaders to design corrective actions, manage ADA accommodations, support workforce reductions, and monitor case data to drive proactive, data‑driven people decisions with discretion.