What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Employment Law position at OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES LLC?
Director, Employment LawLocation(s) : Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001Function : LegalAudience : Experienced ProfessionalWork Arrangement : On SiteRequisition ID : 63629PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Director, Employment Law is a strategic business partner and counsel to the Human Resources and Benefits community for the U.S. and Canada. This role manages and provides legal support to the Owens Corning businesses and several corporate functions. This person will act as a key partner to the Human Resources function, providing valuable guidance on a wide variety of employment related issues. The Director serves as the Company's primary subject matter expert in Employment Law, providing strategic direction related to changing legal requirements, and implementing best practices across the organization. This position also serves as the primary liaison with the Labor Relations team, providing legal assistance as needed. This person will also partner closely with law department peers, particularly in the areas of Compliance, Litigation and Business Counseling.Reports to : VP & Asst. General Counsel; Litigation, Employment Law and Regulatory AffairsSpan of Control : Manages one lawyer and one paralegalJOB RESPONSIBILITIESBe a trusted legal advisor and business partnerContinuously builds an intimate knowledge of our Company, including internal structures, business strategies, and goals to ensure that all guidance is provided within an appropriate context.Develop training, guidance materials and tools for the Human Resource professionals that builds capacity and competency allowing them to be effective decision makers in their roles.Communicate legal and compliance issues and strategy to leaders in a timely and effective way and advise business leaders on mitigation strategies.Inspire teamwork across all functions and business groups to maximize the performance of Owens Corning and the development of its valuable employees.Establish employment law strategy that ensures compliance with policies and laws across all business units and functions, while enabling quick and effective decisions regarding OC employees. Execution on this strategy includes ensuring ADA, FLSA, EEOC, NLRA, FMLA and ERISA compliance.Provide creative and practical solutions to drive enterprise strategyAdvises and counsels business partners on a broad spectrum of employment law issues and projects including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, reorganization, privacy, contingent workforce issues, and immigration.Support the VP and Assistant General Counsel in managing risk within the defined scope of responsibility.This includes early proactive involvement with stakeholders to assess risk in potential disputes and advising on strategic alternatives. When appropriate, this may also include effectively managing outside counsel on employment matters and litigation, ensuring they understand and execute on actions needed for OC success. This includes : Conducting factual investigations and witness interviewsOverseeing discovery coordination and productionPreparing for and representing the Company at legal proceedingsAdvising Company management and stakeholders as to the anticipated legal risk and other consequences of instituting, prosecuting and defending lawsuitsNegotiating case settlementsOversee and actively engage in investigation and response to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints (EEOC, state FE).#J-18808-Ljbffr
