Employee Relations Manager

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Employee Relations Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for managing aspects of the global employee relations program for Latham & Watkins, while acting as an advisor and business partner, interpreting and overseeing the application of human resources policies and procedures, and acting as a subject matter expert related to updates or changes to current employment laws, regulations, and executive orders across the firm’s global platform. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing employee relations strategies, policies, and programs aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities, culture, and values
• Acting as a point of escalation for practice office HR teams regarding employee matters related to performance management and conflict resolution, including formal procedures ensuring prompt resolution in line with the firm’s policies and standards, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements within local jurisdictions across the globe
• Conducting and/or advising on thorough investigations into complex employee matters, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and compliance with legal requirements
• Advising business leaders, line managers, and supervisors directly on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Collaborating with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and assisting with any related legal matters
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to act as an advisor and business partner, interpreting and overseeing the application of human ability to understand and apply federal, state, and local employment laws or court precedents including but not limited to: OSHA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, ADEA, and FMLA
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of traditional human resources functions
• Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making decisions

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree, with a focus in human resources or a related field, preferably  
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in human resources or investigations
• A minimum four (4) years of experience in implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures and some supervision of people, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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