Employee Relations and Project Manager

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

About The Role:

The Employee Relations and Project Manager is part of a centralized Employee Relations team that collaboratively works with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), other Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Human resources, Legal and Compliance and other key stakeholders. The Employee Relations and Project Manager is a blended consulting and project management role. Under minimal supervision, the incumbent will act as a trusted consultant and business partner for their assigned client group by providing advice and counsel on all types of ER cases including performance management, corrective actions, complex leave and accommodation cases, health & safety matters and general policy interpretation. Consults with senior members of the ER team on complex cases as needed. May also manage basic to moderately complex reductions in force (RIF) and restructuring and investigations. The incumbent will also manage large-scale, complex projects that span across the HR function and/or enterprise, from the planning stages to implementation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an intermediate level of knowledge in the various employment laws and trends that come in to play in the workplace (e.g. Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, etc.). Able to independently and thoughtfully use this knowledge to identify and evaluate relevant facts and potential risk factors unique to each ER case and come up with well-thought out recommendations that drive consistency in the application of policies and programs, but also appropriately consider and balance risk, business needs and the employee experience.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the goals and objectives, key functions and roles across Corebridge and an intermediate understanding of the goals and objectives, key functions and roles for their assigned client groups.
• Independently manages and provides advice and counsel on basic to moderately complex ER cases for their assigned client group including performance management, corrective actions, leave and accommodation cases, health & safety matters and general policy interpretation. In doing so, identifies and offers creative solutions with appropriate consideration of any elevated risk factors as appropriate. For complex ER cases, able to identify key issues and propose potential recommendations to senior members of the ER team and/or Legal accordingly.
• Assists with the identification of training and education needs of assigned client groups in understanding company policies and practices related to performance management, corrective action, accommodations and other ER topics. My facilitate the implementation of corresponding resources and materials as needed – leveraging existing resources while also ensuring consistency across various client groups and businesses within Corebridge Financial.
• Uses effective communication and influencing skills to educate leaders, employees, HRBPs and other key stakeholders on the context behind our recommendations so that they can make informed decisions.
• Under general supervision, partners with leaders and HRBPs in planning and implementing basic or small-scale restructuring and reorganization initiatives in a way that ensures compliance with the various employment laws, but also focuses on employee experience.
• Uses data for trend identification and to help inform decisions related to policies, processes and case recommendations.
• Recognizes and understands workplace dynamics and adapts consulting style to each unique situation or task accordingly. Demonstrates an ability to independently identify potentially visible/impactful cases and takes timely and appropriate action to brief appropriate key stakeholders (e.g. HR Business Partner, Head of ER, Legal, senior leadership member) in advance. 
• Assists in the identification of improvements or enhancements to ER-owned processes. Assists in proactively brainstorming and analyzing recommendations, and implementing solutions while ensuring all potential downstream impacts are considered.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to identify project goals and outcomes and the corresponding tasks and timelines needed to achieve project goals for large-scale, complex projects that span across the HR function and/or enterprise. Obtains buy in and partners with other key groups who own portions of the project goals and outcomes. Thoughtfully considers key stakeholders and is able to identify and implement corresponding communication and/or change management plans accordingly.
• Delivers key project milestones on time and within budget, resource allocation and policy.
• Manages the relationship for key vendors that the ER team utilizes including proactively partnering with Sourcing throughout contract renewal process as well as tracking budget and other key financial information.
• Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research and benchmarking regarding employee relations best practices. After analyzing the information, makes recommendations on changes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Employee Relations.
• 2+ years managing large-scale, complex programs and/or projects.
• Excellent consultative, interpersonal/influencing skills, including the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels across the organization.
• Ability to lead and engage in constructive dialogue, willingness to offer or to hear new and potentially challenging ideas to foster conversation and critical thinking, ability to deliver difficult / complex messages and help others understand multiple points of view to drive outcomes.
• Strong analytical and data skills and the proven ability to translate the data into information to facilitate business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently adjust to competing priorities, operate through risk and uncertainty in a high-volume work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ideally, this role will be located out of a HUB location however, there is a remote option for the right candidate.

For positions based in Jersey City, NJ and California the base salary range is $150,000 - 165,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Functional Area:

HR - Human Resources

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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