A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.
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Description:
Job Overview:
The Senior Lead Counsel 2 (Employment & HR) is a senior level position responsible for serving as subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders, functional partners, and the Legal Management Committee by providing counsel and thought leadership on all aspects of legal matters related to Employment & HR. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across Employment & HR and Citi Businesses and Functions. This role has a significant degree of responsibility and authority. This role requires solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate as it relates to matters of Employment & HR. This role has authority to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues / activities that have critical impact or influence on the company. This role is not a manager.
Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations; Provide counsel to managers regarding compliance with employment laws Serve as a partner and advisor on employment contracts, claims of discrimination, and employment-related arbitration Advise on all matters pertaining to human resources within the organization, specifically discrimination, employment contracts, immigration law, workplace safety, data retention, and privacy Audit employment policies, practices, and compliance initiatives while identifying areas of risk Recognized subject matter expert who substantially influences the way Employment & HR legal services are delivered within Citi and/or the financial services industry, has primary accountability for outcomes within their area of responsibility, and drives end results Serves as a partner to senior management or key regional management and/or primary advisor to senior business stakeholders, functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Finance, CAO, CCO), the Legal Management Council (LMC), Practice Group Heads, and/or Regional/Country Leadership on issues of Employment & HR Key stakeholder in senior forums covering strategy, risk management, Employment & HR governance, franchise reputation and/or highly complex or high-risk issues arising as part of job remit Provides critical inputs and/or has shared responsibility with more senior management to determine and execute future strategy for the part of the organization that is managed Exercises operational responsibility for planning, finances/budgeting and execution of end results Accomplish results by leveraging networks/connections, colleagues, and peers at competing institutions Lead workstreams to analyze key implications of emerging and existing laws that impact the geography Actively participate in various risk review and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors management of complex issues with senior leaders inside and outside the Legal Department to advise and influence strategy, and makes key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and performing other related tasks Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
Qualifications:
15+ years of specific relevant Employment & HR experience with some experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills Experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment Knowledge and expertise on specific laws, rules and regulations and enforcement actions related to Employment & HR while staying abreast of the changing regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop recommendations Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships Bar license in good standing to practice law
