[Remote] Sr Employee Relations & Compliance Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BECU is a financial institution committed to serving its members and communities since 1935. They are seeking a seasoned Employee Relations partner who will manage complex employee relations matters, advise leaders on workplace challenges, and strengthen compliance programs to foster a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Complex Employee Relations Cases: You’ll manage high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters, guiding investigations and resolutions with care, objectivity, and sound judgment
• Advise and Support Leaders: You’ll partner with leaders to navigate employee concerns, corrective actions, separations, and workplace challenges, helping them make confident, informed decisions
• Drive Fair & Consistent Practices: You’ll ensure the corrective action process is applied consistently and equitably, collaborating with leaders, employees, and Legal to uphold standards
• Serve as a Trusted Expert: You’ll be the go-to resource for employee relations guidance, helping teams work through complex escalations and decisions
• Design & Improve Programs: You’ll lead the evolution of employee relations and HR compliance programs, continuously refining policies, frameworks, and processes to meet organizational needs
• Strengthen Compliance: You’ll design and manage compliance programs that align with federal, state, and local regulations—ensuring BECU stays ahead of risk
• Manage External Responses: You’ll oversee responses to agencies and third parties (e.g., EEOC, FLSA, FMLA), including drafting clear, effective communications
• Partner with Legal: You’ll collaborate closely with internal and external counsel to support employment-related matters such as audits, hearings, and litigation
• Coordinate Case Strategy: You’ll act as a liaison with Legal, ensuring documentation, research, and case strategies are complete and aligned
• Consult on Employment Law: You’ll guide PBPs and leaders on key regulations such as ADA, wage and hour laws, and leave management
• Monitor Regulatory Changes: You’ll stay ahead of evolving laws and trends, recommending updates that keep BECU compliant and competitive
• Ensure Audit Readiness: You’ll oversee records management and documentation, maintaining accuracy and readiness for audits or reviews
• Identify Risks & Trends: You’ll analyze patterns in employee relations and compliance to proactively address issues and strengthen organizational health
• Enhance Processes & Tools: You’ll continuously improve workflows and tools, making ER and compliance processes more efficient and effective
• Collaborate Across Teams: You’ll work cross-functionally with PBPs, leadership, and stakeholders to align practices and drive consistency
• Support Additional Needs: You’ll contribute wherever needed, taking on additional responsibilities that support team and organizational success

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resource Management, or equivalent work or educational experience
• Minimum of seven years of experience in human resources
• Minimum of four years of experience in employee relations
• Experience conducting and/or leading the execution of complex employee relations issues
• Advanced degree
• Strong expertise in ADA, accommodations, and interactive process management, including practical application and risk assessment
• Sound judgment and discretion; able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations benefit/payroll laws (EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, leaves of absence)
• Demonstrated consultative, problem-solving, decision-making and credibility assessment skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, influence and make decisions while keeping partners and leaders informed
• Ability to communicate directly and diplomatically with all levels of employees
• Experience with document review and policies/procedures development and execution
• Experience collecting and synthesizing data and information from disparate sources
• Excellent verbal and written skills to effectively communicate in the English language
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to develop presentations and present ideas at both the 'big picture' and detail level

Benefits

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

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