Senior Strategic Employee Relations Partner

Valley Bank; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Bank in Morristown, NJ seeks a Sr People Relations Partner to provide expert advice on employee relations and to drive organizational effectiveness.

You will collaborate with Strategic People Partners, leaders, and HR to manage investigations, corrective actions, accommodations, and policy issues.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in HR/Business and at least 10 years of experience; a Master's in HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in employee relations and HR.
• Strong investigative, regulatory and policy-interpretation skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across functions.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Advise on creation, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring Valley's practices reflect high standards and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace complaints, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and policy compliance.
• Partner with strategic partners and leaders to develop corrective action plans for consistency and alignment with policies and laws.
• Manage accommodation requests in line with ADA and related regulations, delivering practical solutions.
• Support bank through position eliminations, including planning, communication, and compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain oversight of the case management tool, monitor entries for accuracy, and analyze trends.

Skills

Investigations

Employee relations

Policy compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Business

Master's degree in HR

Job description

Valley Bank in Morristown, NJ seeks a Sr People Relations Partner to provide expert advice on employee relations and to drive organizational effectiveness.

You will collaborate with Strategic People Partners, leaders, and HR to manage investigations, corrective actions, accommodations, and policy issues.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in HR/Business and at least 10 years of experience; a Master's in HR is preferred.