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　　LOB/Cost Center

　　The Employee Relations function is the Center of Expertise and primary point of contact for business leaders and People Team leaders on matters relating to performance management and Reductions-in-Force.

　　Role/Responsibilities

　　The AVP - Employee Relations is responsible for providing advice and expertise to management and HR People Team leaders on performance management and Reductions-in-Force. The AVP - ER is responsible for the following advisory and delivery competencies:

　　Responsible for overseeing the employment matters for the Americas region by providing guidance to managers about performance management issues and conducting investigations for all complex and escalated issues, or those representing significant risk to the organization.

　　Develop and implement employee relations policies, procedures and guidelines.

　　Ensure operational consistency by monitoring and reviewing formal documentation and strategies for responding to ER inquiries.

　　Develop approach for managing complex, ambiguous, and/or escalated ER issues. Determine when to escalate cases to the relevant HR Regional and Talent Partners.

　　Partner with ER lead, business Managers, Legal and with HR People Team leaders to provide resolutions for escalated or complex issues and concerns.

　　Ensure consistent execution of performance management matters by monitoring and reviewing formal documentation requirements and strategies for responding to ER inquiries.

　　Assist with ER reporting; analyze data, identify trends, work with the HR People Team Talent Partners and lead to recommend solutions.

　　Communicate and ensure understanding by managers and employees of relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies and answer non-standard questions by managers and employees as needed.

　　Conduct needs assessment, design, and deliver employee relations training for supervisors in partnership with Talent & Organizational Development.

　　Partner and coordinate with internal and external counsel when necessary.

　　Handle all aspects of a Reduction-in-Force including planning and execution.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree required. JD or master's degree or equivalent preferred.

　　8 -10 years' of experience working in an ER capacity

　　Ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse employee related issues, concerns, situations

　　Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action

　　Understand and know how to work in a matrixed model - both corporate, functional and geographic

　　Experience with dispersed workforce

　　Strong business acumen and analytical skills

　　Strategic/critical thinker with business acumen

　　Solid project management background and experience with HR technologies

　　* Excellent facilitation, public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills

　　For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$107,700]] to [[$156,150]] , depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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　　For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

　　This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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