Vice President, labor law, employment and benefits counselHCM Nexus

About the job Vice President, Labor Law, Employment and Benefits Counsel
Position: Title Vice President, Philippine Labor, Employment & Benefits Counsel
Location: Cebu
Summary
Provide counsel, guidance, support and training to Synchrony with
regard to the legal relationship between employers and employees,
beginning with the recruitment and hiring process and expanding into
every facet of daily operations, including hiring, pay, promotion,
performance evaluation, discipline, termination, benefits, as well as the
successful resolution of disputes and handling of labor litigation.
Qualifications
LL.B./Juris Doctor and member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
At least 5 years of experience in labor, employment and benefits law.
Substantial experience working in different cultures and an open and tolerant mind with respect to diversity.
Demonstrated experience with multi-national companies and associated legal issues.
A strong commitment to integrity and professionalism and comfort acting as an agent of change.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English, communication skills in Cebuano a plus.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure of deadlines.
Ability to analyze and interpret issues and proactively and concisely advise the business accordingly.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
Embraces Synchrony values of being honest, passionate, caring, responsible, bold and driven.
Desired Competencies
Superior advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally effectively and efficiently; an aptitude for practical negotiation; the capability to think clearly and quickly under pressure, and the composure to satisfy multiple and often competing interests.
Some knowledge of US Consumer Finance industry
Experience in a BPO/call center
Superior negotiation skills and ability to work in complex international environment.
A work history that affirmatively demonstrates leadership and ability to persuade and push others to deliver on commitments.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide business-oriented and practical counsel and guidance to human
resources and management regarding compliance with relevant labor and
employment laws as well as strategies for risk mitigation
Manage and/or handle employment litigation/threat of litigation
Direct and interface with outside counsel as needed; act as Supplier
Manager for legal vendors as appropriate
Negotiate settlement of employment related disputes and claims
Job Description
Draft, review and/or approve employment-related documents, such as
employment contracts, settlement agreements, policies, procedures, and
employee communications
Develop and deliver training on relevant topics
Provide legal leadership and strategic legal advice to the business
regarding relevant labor, employment and benefits issues, including
evolving laws, regulations and/or practices and the changing governance
environment
Analyze and identify evolving legal risks and potential mitigants to support
various business activities, including labor law practices, internal human
resources processes and engagement initiatives
Review and provide legal guidance and support to Notice to Explain,
Notice of Decision and other disciplinary processes
Ensure compliance with labor and employment regulatory and reportorial
requirements
Support compliance processes, including investigating employee/business
concerns, and supervising/reviewing investigations and reports
Support and contribute to human resource goals and initiatives
Support Vice President, Philippines Legal and Compliance Counsel and the
business on various issues across platforms and functions as needed on an
ad hoc basis
Support and assist Chief Counsel Labor, Employment & Benefits
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Job Level 1
HCM Nexus

Cebu City, Cebu
Permanent
Full-time