Director of Human Resources (Employee Relations)-JD REQUIRED

Canon has an immediate need for a Director, Employee Relations. This role will be based in Manhattan at our corporate headquarters. We are seeking a results-oriented individual with 10+ years of experience. You must have multi-state experience including the state of California.

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Candidates must be credentialed to practice law in the State of New York or one with a reciprocity arrangement.
This is a Hybrid role. You will be required to be in our NYC office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
OVERVIEWResponsible for ensuring global employee relations practices within the organization. This individual keeps abreast of employment laws & recommends changes to existing employment policies to make certain the organization remains compliant.In addition, this individual directs the organization’s diversity, employee reward & recognition & Environmental, Health & Safety programs. Participates in special projects as needed.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESLiaison and counsel to Senior Management team on Human Resources and other business mattersDevelops, implements and advises on disciplinary matters across all departmentsPartners with HR staff of applicable International Operating Companies to ensure consistent employee relations policies throughout global operations.Directs employee communication strategy through oversight of distribution of employee newsletter & other HR communicationsServes as Injury and Illness Prevention Program Administrator and participates on global EHS councilResearches best practices in employee recognition and suggests enhancements to existing recognition programs and monitors and reports effectiveness of programs on employee retentionDirects or conducts investigations regarding violations of Company policies & responds to complaints made to employee hotlineParticipates on Company’s “Green Committee”Partners with Legal Department on employment law related issuesAs co-chair of Company’s Diversity Council, leads and directs Company’s diversity initiativesConsults with Senior Management on all significant employee relations developments and issuesPartners with the training and recruiting teams to ensure training and development and recruiting practices reflect corporate policies and human resource objectivesAssists in the development and analysis of reports that measure human resource effectivenessProvides employee relations counseling and advice to business partners throughout organizationReduces legal risks by tracking workplace issues, ensuring appropriate investigation and resolution, analyzing trends, and recommending or implementing programs to prevent workplace issuesRepresents Company’s response to charges of discrimination and identifies trends in workplace issues and recommends civil rights/EEO related chargesConducts audits of areas with a high number of employee relations incidentsDevelops offer letters with recruiting and review for legal complianceReviews Exit Interview Forms and analyze data for retention recommendationsReviews global employee policies and procedures in employee handbooks and recommend enhancementsAbility to travel as required, locally and nationally; 10-20%.No physical requirementsMental qualifications include ability to ensure all employees are satisfied within organization
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo be eligible for this position, the applicant must meet the minimum qualifications. Deviations to this requirement must be approved by the Chief Human Resources Officer10+ years employee relations experience5+ years legal backgroundAdvanced report writing skillsProficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and Presentation SoftwareExcellent relationship management skillsAbility to deal with high stress situationsAbility to maintain high levels of confidentialityExcellent customer service and problem solving skillsStrong interpersonal, analytical and communication skillsEffective organization and planning skillsStrong conflict resolution skills with the ability to make effective decisions & achieve desirable resultsAdvanced knowledge of the EEO laws and guidelinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsKnowledge of the principles of HR management and labor relationsExcellent presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent leadership skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills
EDUCATION Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school with an emphasis on Employee or Labor Relations and admission to the NY State Bar
What We Offer:An opportunity to join an established team and be part of a successful and proven global organization!A competitive compensation program!Large Company Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/401k with a competitive company match!Employee discounts on Canon products and vendor discount programs for Canon employees!World-class Training and Career Development Programs!
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