Senior Director, Employee Relations, Compliance
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Senior Director leading employee relations, investigations, and compliance at MGT, a technology and advisory provider for government agencies. Building scalable programs across a multi-state workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Lead MGT's enterprise-wide employee relations strategy and operating model
- Serve as senior advisor and escalation point for complex and sensitive employee matters, investigations, workplace concerns, accommodations, performance management issues, and employment decisions
- Partner with organizational leaders to address workforce challenges and strengthen leadership effectiveness
- Analyze employee relations trends and provide actionable insights and recommendations
- Promote consistent, fair, and values-based decision-making
- Oversee enterprise workplace investigations and establish standards, protocols, and governance processes
- Lead development and evolution of workplace policies, employee conduct standards, and employee relations practices
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for employment compliance programs across a multi-state workforce
- Translate legal and regulatory requirements into scalable business processes and people practices
- Develop governance frameworks, controls, monitoring processes, documentation standards, and remediation approaches
- Coordinate compliance reviews, assessments, audits, and corrective action initiatives
- Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, and executive leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risk
- Establish metrics and reporting for compliance trends, risks, remediation efforts, and program effectiveness
- Lead and develop the Employee Relations and Compliance team
- Set team direction, priorities, service expectations, and development opportunities
- Coach leaders and strengthen manager effectiveness in handling employee matters
- Support succession planning and capability building
- Develop tools, resources, and training for scalable enterprise support
- Lead employee relations and compliance efforts for acquisitions, integrations, organizational redesigns, and workforce transitions
- Develop repeatable frameworks and playbooks for sustainable growth and scalability
- Partner with business leaders to navigate change while preserving employee engagement and minimizing organizational risk
- Align employee relations and compliance strategies with broader business objectives
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Advanced degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, JD, or a related field preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise employee relations and compliance functions within large, complex, and rapidly evolving organizations
- Significant experience managing workplace investigations and advising on high-risk employee matters
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to influence executive leaders and drive organizational outcomes through trusted partnerships and sound judgment
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing Employee Relations, Compliance, or related HR professionals
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee experience, compliance requirements, and organizational objectives
- Experience leading teams through growth, change, acquisitions, and organizational transformation
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and make thoughtful decisions in complex situations
- Demonstrated success building scalable programs, processes, and governance frameworks that support long-term growth
Benefits:
- Flexible and remote work options
- Flexible paid time off
- 5% 401(k) matching program
- Equity opportunities
- Incentive and bonus programs
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Full health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Income protection benefits
- Professional development opportunities for career growth
- Opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects
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