Human Resources Manager – Employee Relations

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 Human Resources Manager – Employee Relations 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 either our London office, or New York office. 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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to act as an advisor and business partner, relating to employee relations matters
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of traditional human resources functions, including all aspects of employee relations
• 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  
• Experience in human resources or investigations
• 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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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