Sr. Manager, Employee Relations

Comcast; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior employment lawyer to join its dynamic team. This role involves handling escalated employee relations and compliance issues, conducting legal research, and advising on sensitive employment matters. The successful candidate will engage with employees at all levels, develop policies, and conduct training for HR. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while promoting inclusion and diversity. If you are passionate about employment law and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employment law, advising multistate employers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as POC for ER, legal and compliance issues for various business units.
• Conduct training for HR on employment law matters.
• Provide guidance to HR on employee issues.

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Research

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a junior employment lawyer to join our dynamic team to handle escalated employee relations, legal and compliance issues for Corporate and Cable headquarters business units. Responsibilities include legal research, handling complex leave and accommodation requests, providing input on managing unique performance and conduct issues, developing employee-facing policies and processes, conducting training for HR, and representing the voice of the Employee Relations team on various projects and initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as POC for ER, legal and compliance issues for various Corporate and Cable Headquarters business units. Includes advising on discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, leaves and accommodation issues, as well as reorganizations and other sensitive employment matters.
• Act as escalation point for fair employment practices concerns raised through Comcast’s Open Door and Comcast Listens reporting channels. Ensures investigations are conducted properly and recommends corrective actions. Analyzes trends for training or other actions.
• Partner with the Absence Management team to evaluate escalated leave and accommodation requests and recommend appropriate actions.
• Serve as the primary contact for legal research requests from the Employee Relations team.
• Identify and implement HR policy and process improvements.
• Conduct training for HR on employment law matters.
• Participate in various projects related to employee relations concerns, such as evaluating pay practices and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Provide guidance and advice to Human Resources on employee issues where company interests are at risk.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of experience practicing employment law, including advising multistate employers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels

Additional Expectations

• Understand and embody our Operating Principles.
• Own the customer experience by putting customers first and promoting seamless digital interactions.
• Be enthusiastic about learning and advocating for our technology, products, and services.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team and be open to new ideas.
• Participate actively in the Net Promoter System to gather feedback and improve service quality.
• Drive results and support growth.
• Promote inclusion and diversity.
• Act ethically and responsibly for the benefit of colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Disclaimer

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all duties or qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.