Director, Employee Relations

Director, Employee RelationsCommitted.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future.  That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are currently looking for a Director, Employee Relations.  Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB DESCRIPTION: Summary:This position assists in providing leadership and company-wide direction on policies, programs and initiatives in support of business objectives and mitigation of company exposure.  Working in partnership with the Human Resources management community and in collaboration with allied functional areas, implements solutions on critical Employee Relations issues. Job Components (may include but are not limited to):- Assists in coordinating support of customer base through effective management of Employee Relations resources in the delivery of services.- In partnership with legal, pro-actively assists in developing Employment Relations policies for the enterprise and appropriately trains and communicates policies to HR and managers as appropriate.- Provides consultation on relevant state and federal employment legislation, complex employee relations issues, performance management, workplace investigations and critical incident management.- Acts as an integral liaison between the legal area and the HR generalist community on employment relations matters.- Provides consultation on and responds to employee complaints through the Internal Dispute Resolution process.- Manages workforce reductions through the Staff Adjustment process.- Identifies employment law and workplace trends (internally and externally), and designs training programs on relevant topics.- Interprets and complies with federal reporting requirements including Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1 and Vets-100 reports and manages company response to OFCCP audits. - Collaborates with business partners across functional areas in support of interdepartmental initiatives and issues of company concern.  Qualifications:College Degree in related course of study.  Seasoned human resources professional with eight or more years of experience in human resources with a heavy emphasis on delivery of employee relations support. Solid experience in investigating employee disputes, grievances, charges, etc. with specialized knowledge of employee relations field. Demonstrated, collaborative work style, strong analytical and communication skills. Knowledge of financial services industry helpful. Some travel (approximately 10%) required. In addition to an exciting environment, we offer: * Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards * 401(k) with company match* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs* Tuition reimbursement * Vacation Purchase Plan* Training/Development opportunities We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.  For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.  Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.   Company: Travelers Companies, Inc.