HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
The Employee Relations team, which is part of the Human Capital Management division, is dedicated to advising and coaching managers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship. Working with managers and employees to prevent, advise and resolve challenging and complex workplace situations, the ER Advisor will work to protect and support the firm's culture in accordance with firm policies, our business principles, and applicable legal standards. The work is invariably of a sensitive nature and requires a unique combination of skills to deliver workable solutions on a diverse range of issues.
JOB SUMMARY
- Provide advice directly to managers in a dynamic environment, regarding all aspects of the employment relationship, including manager effectiveness, performance management, disputes and organizational changes
- Investigate concerns raised about unfair or unlawful treatment and/or inappropriate behavior
- Partner with Compliance, Legal and other areas to lead investigations and oversee adherence to firm policies
- Counsel individual employees regarding work concerns, health and personal issues that may impact work.
- Develop and reinforce policies that promote positive behaviors
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about firm policies, culture, conduct risk and employee relations
- Liaise with the Employment Law Group as necessary to resolve employee issues
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated HR professional, Employment Lawyer, or other relevant professional background with a solid understanding of employment issues and a proven track record of the following:
- Managing complex issues, identifying potential risk and driving resolution
- Leveraging analytical, teamwork and project management skills to undertake thorough investigations
- Developing and building effective relationships at all levels to advise and influence effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Bringing groups with diverse views/priorities to a common resolution through use of strong negotiation and facilitation skills
- Approaching issues strategically; anticipating consequences and navigating around unforeseen obstacles
- Listening actively and thinking creatively to deliver commercially pragmatic solutions and resolve conflicts
- Ability to demonstrate approachability and empathy so that employees are comfortable raising concerns
- Well-developed organizational and multi-tasking skills, with strong attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $100000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
