COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).

The Global Atlantic & KKR Partnership Story

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President, Employee Relations, the Employee Relations (ER) contractor will serve as dedicated ER representative to one or more functional areas. Additionally, this individual will assist with the leadership and oversight of the ER function, processes, policies, and strategic execution. This is a contract position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for executing employee relations policies, processes, and practices, providing sound advice, consultation and guidance to leaders and employees, and delivering and ensuring appropriate responses to employment issues that arise.
  • Facilitate dispute resolution, providing guidance and direction to managers and employees to ensure an effective resolution.
  • Provide guidance on performance concerns, disciplinary action, conflict management, complex leave and accommodation matters, and other difficult workplace issues that arise.
  • Practice effective case management, ensuring the tracking of ER activity, and identification of potential areas of risk and key trends. Assist in developing approaches to proactively address areas of risk and concerning trends.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and other key stakeholders to ensure business needs are met, the organization complies with its policies, and relevant laws and regulations, and an optimal employee experience is maintained.
  • Conduct investigations into workplace concerns and complaints and develop recommended actions to resolve the concerns and ensure repeated incidents do not occur.
  • Develop and deliver communications and training to educate leaders and increase awareness and understanding of policies, legalities, regulations, and best practices to maintain a positive and compliant work environment.
  • Assist with fact-finding, research support, legal case responses, and other activities as directed by Employment Counsel in response to legal demands and agency charges.
  • Collaborate and consult with leaders at all levels, employees, and Subject Matter Experts to develop proactive actions in response to employee feedback and/or workplace investigations.
  • Assist with the development of new policies and recommend revisions to current policies.
  • Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, in ambiguous situations with a high degree of legal, regulatory, and reputation risk.
  • Exercise strong analytical skills using data and anecdotes to develop persuasive narratives and recommendations.
  • Operate with a high degree of integrity, ethics and sound judgement in the performance of all activities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience with a high school diploma required.
  • 7-8 years of HR Experience with at least 2 years of Employee Relations or similar role
  • Direct management experience is a plus, indirect leadership experience ideal
  • Experience with case management/tracking tools and HRIS tools
  • This position is currently not eligible for visa sponsorship now in the future. 

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TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT 

Global Atlantic’s employees thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing culture with strong benefit options and wellbeing resources that support innovation, accountability and stewardship. At Global Atlantic, being an employer of choice means we are committed to offering employees a customizable and comprehensive benefits package. Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs. Click HERE to learn more about our charitable giving programs.

Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family. Global Atlantic was proudly named: Best in Perks & Benefits, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Happiness and Best Company Compensation. Learn more about our Benefits offerings.

Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws.  More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Find out more about GA’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging: DE&I and Strategic Pillars

Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or after you are hired for any protected status under the ADA, please email benefits@gafg.com.

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Our employees are in the office 4 - 5 days per week in Hudson Yards, NY and 3-4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to benefits@gafg.com

Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws. 

 

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