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**Job Summary:** The Director is responsible for the direction of employee relations and leave and accommodation teams. This role will ensure an engaged employee relations function consistent with enterprise visions, values and people strategy. The Director will also oversee the employee leave programs; ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and providing a positive experience for employees on leave.This role manages the HR Leave and Accommodation team who have responsibility for in-house protected leaves, paid and unpaid leaves and workplace accommodations. Works to ensure compliance with state, federal and company leaves and all leave-related regulations while supporting ADA education and compliance. Leads team through regular process improvement efforts in support of customer experience and efficient workflow. Additionally, this role manages the Employee Relations Consultant team who provide advice, counsel and guidance to managers at all levels of the organization. Oversee the team's research and investigations of complaints, charges, and lawsuits. Manage employee relations processes to ensure a proactive, fair and consistent approach. Oversee staff who conduct on-site internal investigations often involving complex employment matters including comprehensive confidential investigation reports with recommended findings for senior management review.**Skills and Background You'll Need**Strong knowledge of complex employee relations matters, federal and state leave laws and the ADA. Solid assertiveness, leadership courage, influence, planning, organization, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to develop strong trusting relationships and credibility with both business and HR colleagues quickly to gain support and achieve results. Influences others through expertise and compelling rationale, adaptable to new opinions and input Process improvement mindset with ability to analyze and synthesize data trends and develop appropriate responses in partnership with the business and the larger HR team, and able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.* Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or equivalent work experience in a related field and industry.* 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading teams.* Deep expertise in employee and labor relations and 50-state leave laws and administration.* Solid assertiveness, leadership courage, influence, planning, organization, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.* A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions* An annual incentive bonus plan* Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure* A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement* Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance* An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schoolsThe Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we're a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit or follow us on and .#J-18808-Ljbffr