Assistant VP Employee Relations

Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. 

At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.

The Assistant Vice President Employee Relations works with employees at all levels of the Company to resolve a variety of human resources issues.  Serves as a subject matter expert in relevant areas of employee relations to mitigate human capital risks associated with internal policies, programs, laws and regulations. May include interpreting and ensuring compliance with employment law, providing mediation and conflict resolution, providing advice, counseling and guidance to managers and employees to resolve questions, concerns and complaints, coordinating and conducting formal and informal investigations, recommending appropriate corrective actions and developing, implementing, and interpreting HR policies and programs.

The Assistant Vice President Employee Relations will:

• Oversee and maintain effective organization-wide employee relations programs through proper planning, direction, evaluation, and leadership to enable Pennymac to retain a highly skilled, competent, and engaged workforce
• Deliver employee relations support and services through timely and effective consultation with managers and employees, including coaching, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and reductions in force
• Provide guidance on performance management, including performance improvement, corrective action, and employment terminations
• Conduct objective and thorough formal and informal employment related investigations and produce accurate and appropriately detailed documentation to support findings
• Oversee/handle all areas of the Leave of Absence (LOA) process, including ADA/Disability Management/ADA Accommodations and the interactive process. Manage leave status evaluations and determinations in accordance with Company policies and state and federal regulations
• Ensure consistent documentation and reporting for data analytics, risk mitigation, issue and trend analysis and root cause remediation
• Provide litigation support/respond to subpoena requests

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values

• Excellent conflict resolution skills, including experience leading and conducting internal investigations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable federal, state, and local employment law and regulations
• General Computer skills: including use of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred
• Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management

As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. 

Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. 

Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave 
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement 
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits

Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:

• Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
• Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role 
• Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role 

Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. 

Salary : $90,000 - $150,000