Employee Relations Director

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Human Resources is a strategic partner to the business, dedicated to managing DTCC's human capital initiatives, sustaining a work environment that promotes excellent performance across the organization and developing and retaining a global workforce that contributes to DTCC's strategy and business imperatives. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: The Employee Relations (ER) Director oversees a wide variety of cases and investigations, serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders, and leads initiatives that mitigate risk, support business objectives, and promote a healthy work environment. The ER Director's portfolio of work includes case management and analysis of related trends, monitoring developments in employment law, building people manager competency in employment practices, and contributing to the development and execution of the organization's ER strategy. Your Primary Responsibilities: Lead investigations and manage ER cases, performance concerns, and disciplinary issues. This includes collaborating with HR Business Partners, advising managers, facilitating resolution, and preparing related analyses and documentation. Resolve complex employment matters and champion strategic ER practices that continuously evolve to mitigate risk. Manage or support employment-related actions such as staff reductions, reorganizations, relocations, etc. Partner across the enterprise to ensure smooth implementation. Develop initiatives and training for people managers, HR Business Partners and others on ER best practices Design and maintain ER policies, procedures, and guidelines Analyze case trends and translate insights into practical solutions and risk mitigation strategies Partner with Legal, internal regional teams, and other stakeholders to monitor global employment laws and ensure compliance. Complete special projects and assignments as needed Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of related experience Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience Talents Needed for Success: Minimum of 10 years experience in an Employee Relations or HR Business Partner role Law degree with concentration in employment law preferred or Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or equivalent experience Deep employment law and ER practice experience Proven ability to manage complex, high-risk cases and investigations Solid analytical, problem solving and project management skills The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.