Sr Employee Relations Specialist - Hybrid NYC - Up to $130K

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Incredible work-life balance

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Employee Relations professional in New York. This hands-on role requires owning complex investigations and providing consultations to managers. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in financial services or retail banking, along with excellent communication and judgment skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to $130K plus bonus and a supportive work-life balance in a hybrid environment, requiring three days onsite in Midtown.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Employee Relations experience.
• Financial services experience required, retail banking is ideal.
• Comfortable handling investigations and sensitive disciplinary actions independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations from intake through resolution.
• Provide day-to-day consultation to managers on employee issues.
• Support ER leadership with escalated and sensitive cases.

Skills

Employee Relations experience

Communication skills

Risk analysis capability

Job description

This is a hands‑on Senior Employee Relations role where you will own complex investigations, disciplinary actions, and manager consultations from start to finish. The position offers unmatched exposure across all areas of ER within a fast‑moving, financial services environment.

This is a repeat client of ours, a well‑established financial institution with a strong reputation for stability and employee tenure. The team is hybrid, with 3 days onsite in their midtown location, offering great work life balance and a supportive employee relations team.

Description

• Lead complex investigations from intake through resolution, including documentation, findings, and recommendations
• Provide day‑to‑day consultation to managers on employee issues, complaints, and performance concerns
• Support ER leadership with escalated and sensitive cases, acting as a subject‑matter expert
• Partner with Legal, Benefits, and department heads to ensure consistency, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Navigate nuanced, "grey area" situations where strong judgement and practical decision‑making are required

Profile

• 5+ years of Employee Relations experience
• Financial services experience required, retail banking is ideal
• Comfortable handling investigations, terminations, and sensitive disciplinary actions independently
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
• Excellent judgement, communication skills, and risk analysis capability
• Able to commute to the midtown office 3 days a week

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to $130K + Bonus
• Incredible opportunities for professional development and career growth within the financial services industry
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Amazing work life balance - a true 9 to 5!
  

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