Manager, Employee Relations

Job Classification: Corporate - Legal and Compliance Prudential’s Employee Relations Center of Expertise (ER CoE) is seeking an Employee Relations Manager. The Manager, Employee Relations will support the coordination and management of organizational design changes resulting in position eliminations (U.S. based). This role will also partner with HRBPs, business leaders and employees to provide guidance and consultation on traditional employee relations matters. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, the successful candidate will support the reorganization team within the ER COE. While the organizational design strategy is determined by the business working with their HRBP, this role is responsible for assisting the business in effectively conducting job eliminations to achieve their future state while minimizing risk to the company. In addition, the incumbent will work with business leaders to provide guidance and consultation including, but not limited to, performance coaching/counseling, conflict resolution, investigation of complaints, disciplinary action, and policy interpretation as needed. This position will play a key role in day-to-day risk mitigation, and continuously look to identify process improvements and new ways of working. While a hybrid employee work arrangement is strongly preferred, remote candidates will be considered. Responsibilities: Coordinate and handle work related to job eliminations across the company. Partner with HRBPs and Employment Law to ensure all business cases are finalized in a timely fashion, create Workday reports for Employment Law to assist with business case and ADEA Notice review and ensure timely distribution of ADEA Notices to impacted employees, where applicable. Partner with business leaders to conduct job elimination notifications and review employee separation packages, where needed. Coordinate, manage and handle accurate dissemination of impacted employees’ separation packages. Input, track, and maintain data for job eliminations and other relevant projects. Maintain accurate accounting of job elimination data and provide reports to various stakeholder partners based on established cadence and/or as needed. Draft and/or update written communications, talking points, and/or training materials for leader notification meetings and employee separation package review sessions. Continually assess the job elimination processes and supporting resources (e.g., FAQs, SOPs, etc.) for updates, enhancements and necessary changes. Work closely with HR Operations and Employment Law to implement any changes to supporting documents, as well as the review of separation-related documents and legal notices including, but not limited to NJ WARN. Partner with HR Operations on severance related systems or project-related work. Participate in other ER related projects and initiatives, as needed. Additional responsibilities (which may fluctuate based on the volume of reorganizations) will include: Conduct HR investigations, including, but not limited to, unfair management practices, favoritism, bullying, etc. The role will not conduct investigations into allegations of unlawful conduct (e.g., unlawful discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation), but will be responsible for closing out these investigations with the relevant parties. Provide guidance to management in the handling of performance counseling, attendance counseling, policy violation and conduct-related cases. Partner with applicable areas (e.g., Employment Law, Employee Benefits, etc.,) to ensure review, assessment, and recommendations on employee absence situations comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company practice; Consult on HR Policy interpretation and application. Support management at employment termination meetings, including but not limited to performance, attendance and conduct based terminations. Provide thorough and timely documentation in the ER COE’s case management tracking tool. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in Human Resources. Experience handling complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment laws including but not limited to: FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, state paid sick leave, etc. Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency, handling multiple initiatives at one time. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Proven organizational skills and superior attention to detail. Excellent collaboration skills with key partners and stakeholders with strong customer focus, relationship-building skills, and the ability to deliver commitments on a timely basis. Demonstrated follow-through, drive for results and initiative with the ability to bring issues to closure. Demonstrated project management skills. Prior experience handling reorganizations and job eliminations preferred. Strong technical skills including proficiency with MS Office tools (in particular Excel and SharePoint), familiarity with HR Systems such as Workday is a plus. What we offer you: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $107,300.00 to $166,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for nearly 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

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