Employee Relations Advisor, Vice President

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2018). In the Americas, we’re 13,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. It’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. We’re a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count.

Job Summary:

The Employee Relations Advisor provides Employee Relations (ER) Client Solutions to all levels of employees and managers in assigned geographic areas and/or business units, with an emphasis on analysis and resolution of complex ER issues, investigations, performance management and organization or job changes.

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrate ability to operate independently with a broad perspective, strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Demonstrate ability to provide both verbal and written information clearly, succinctly and persuasively to all levels within the organization, including executive management
• Demonstrate understanding of company’s vision and strategies
• Assure alignment of business strategies/initiatives with company’s employee relations principles and practices
• Possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing heavy workload and handling multiple matters in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines
• Possess strong analytic skills; and a demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret information and identify trends.
• Possess superior coaching, counseling, and conflict resolution skills
• Influence outcomes through respectful advocacy and persuasion
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate effectively with other Human Resources functions
• Demonstrate ability to develop and effectively recommend creative solutions to complex issues. Find opportunities for change management, and conceptualize and take action to lead and implement relevant approaches
• Demonstrate considerable ability to make presentations to small, medium and large group

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely, objective and thorough internal investigations involving coordination and collaboration with other internal partners and prepare all required documentation
• Assist in the development, implementation, interpretation and administration of employee relations policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law
• Craft strategies for resolving employee issues and for minimizing the adverse impact of proposed business realignments
• Ensure that all employee matters are handled with a consistent and focused approach that is aligned with Employee Relations vision and values
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues
• Possess solid knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Advise, coach and influence all levels of management, including executive management, regarding critical and complex employee relations decisions e.g., performance management harassment, business conduct, job eliminations, restructuring and HR policies, practices and procedures
• Collaborate with respective HR Business Partners and managers in supporting the process and administration of organizational changes
• Record and track ER data in the case management system in a thorough and timely manner
• Respond to and resolve all types of discrimination charges and complaints
• Work with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation preparation
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions activity, including workforce integration
• Provide informal mentoring and contribute to the development of other Employee Relations staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related combination of education and experience
• Ten or more years of employee relations experience
• Large corporation HR/ER experience preferred
• Knowledge of local, state and Federal employment laws and regulations
• Project management experience involving concept development through implementation and measurement stages
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.