Hybrid Director, HR Legal

at Cedars-Sinai

• Job title: Director, HR Legal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $89,240 - $160,630 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Director, HR Legal role advising on employment law compliance and litigation at Cedars-Sinai. Leading HR compliance initiatives and managing a team of professionals in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and guidance to HR professional staff and Cedars-Sinai management staff relative to complex or sensitive employment decisions or situations.
• Provides legal advice and guidance for employment-related claims and litigation.
• Responds to or manages response to demand letters from attorneys of current or former employees or other individuals.
• Drafts and/or oversees preparation of internal privileged and confidential communications regarding sensitive or confidential matters.
• Conducts legal research and monitors regulatory environment and changes in employment law.
• Oversees HR policy assessments, such as reviews and publication of proposed recommendations for changes in policies and or processes.
• Manages arbitration, separation and executive and management employment services agreements programs.
• Plans and directs team of HR compliance professionals to support HR compliance related initiatives and projects.
• Oversees the development of education and communication to management and staff relative to compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour regulations.
• Oversees and provides support for review and processing of independent contractors.
• Serves as primary contact to government agencies regarding government reporting requirements related to employees.
• Oversees development and collaborates with Chief of DEI on implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan.

Requirements

• minimum doctorate degree - Juris Doctor
• minimum 10 years - Demonstrated employment litigation experience representing large, complex organizations either in-house or as outside counsel.
• minimum 10 years - Experience with and thorough current knowledge of relevant state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• minimum 7 years - Experience in applying HR practices and principles while providing counsel and/or guidance.
• minimum 10 years - Combined human resources, labor relations, investigative, or legal experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans