Senior Director, Employment Practices

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Employment Practices in United States.

This role is responsible for defining and leading enterprise-wide employment practices, ensuring compliance, and fostering a consistent and positive employee experience across the organization. The Senior Director will oversee employee relations, HR compliance, global mobility, and immigration programs while serving as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders. This position requires a strong blend of legal knowledge, operational expertise, and leadership skills to drive proactive employment strategies, mitigate risk, and support organizational goals. The successful candidate will guide policy development, manage complex employee issues, and implement scalable processes across multiple jurisdictions. Collaboration, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders are critical for success in this role.

• Lead a centralized employee relations function, providing guidance and resolution on complex employee matters while promoting consistent and equitable experiences.
• Manage a team of Employee Relations experts, serving as an escalation point and driving professional development across the team.
• Oversee HR compliance programs including background checks, safety, workers’ compensation, I-9/eVerify, and vendor compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines; provide consultation on policies across functions.
• Lead global mobility and immigration programs, including work authorization, visa processes, international assignments, relocation, repatriation, and taxation matters.
• Advise leadership on labor relations, regulatory compliance, and employment practices; guide compliance and employment-related due diligence during mergers and acquisitions.
• Implement training programs for workplace conduct, harassment/discrimination, and jurisdiction-specific HR compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related field with 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 7 years in a leadership role (MS, PhD, or 16+ years of experience may substitute).
• Advanced knowledge of employment law, workers’ compensation, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience managing employee relations, labor negotiations, and arbitration processes.
• Proven leadership ability, strategic planning, and ability to influence organizational culture.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, consultative, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with ability to interact across diverse populations.
• Preferred: Masters or JD degree, labor and employee relations experience in higher education, and familiarity with global HR practices.

• Competitive base salary ($163,400–$272,300) with potential for incentive programs.
• Flexible vacation and paid time off, including wellness hours, bereavement leave, parental leave, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning and 401(k) options.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and training.
• Remote work flexibility with travel requirements (~25%).
• Inclusive and supportive work environment with reasonable accommodations available as needed.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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