What's your passion? FINRA's is protecting investors-and stopping those who harm them. If you're interested in working with like-minded individuals who desires a job that inspires them, FINRA is looking for an Associate Director to join our People Solutions team. Major Purpose: The Employee Relations (ER) Team is a distinct function within FINRA's People Solutions Department responsible for evaluating and handling employee complaints and internal HR investigations. In partnership with Legal, HR Business Partners, and business leaders, the Associate Director, Employee Relations will oversee the internal investigations and employee relations functions. This team will make recommendations to hold our people accountable where there is discriminatory conduct, harassment, inappropriate workplace behavior, or other violation of company policy. Essential Job Functions: Lead the team of investigators and provide everyday management and oversight to the Employee Relations and Investigations body of work. Consult and provide advice, counsel and resolution to employees and managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including policy interpretation and application, conflict resolution, reasonable accommodations, performance management, progressive discipline, reductions in force and other separations of employment. Conduct robust investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconduct in a timely, fair, and balanced way. Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), internal and external legal counsel, Compliance, and other internal investigative bodies, as necessary to reach an effective resolution for employee matters. Utilize case management system to track and manage employee matters to resolution. Use the ER case management system to log cases and use the associated data to gather insights, identify trends and develop proactive strategies to remediate risk. Interpret and apply understanding of company policies and practices, employment laws and other regulations to provide advice, guidance or clarification for employee relations inquiries. Work with our Training and Development Team to create and deliver ER training with a focus on prevention. Conduct exit interviews and identify trends. Relay the information back to the business and associated HR Business Partner. Build and maintain a strong partnership with key stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Security, Data Privacy & Protection, and Internal Risk to assess and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. In partnership with HR Business Partner, provide pragmatic and timely advice to stakeholders regarding underperforming employees which could result in disciplinary action. Assist in the drafting and review of corrective action as needed. Oversee various projects & initiatives related to the space including new legislation in employment law & updating relevant ER policies. Respond and actively engage in all audits related to the space including implementing appropriate recommendations. Participate in the delivery and refinement of ER metrics to appropriate stakeholders. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and a minimum of ten years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of ten years of experience in providing guidance to all levels of management on employee relations issues. Minimum of five years of experience managing moderate to complex employee relations issues, investigations and writing investigative reports. Minimum of 5 years of management experience over a team of two or more direct reports. PHR/SPHR Certification preferred. JD or Master's degree in HR or other specialized training in labor/employee relations highly desired. Excellent communication (verbal + written), relationship building, and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to quickly connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to deliver difficult messages and navigate conflict in a professional and constructive way. Ability to work in a faced-paced environment with multiple competing priorities. Work Conditions: Normal office conditions. Extended hours and travel maybe required. To be considered for this position, please submit an application. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. 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