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Lincoln Financial · 1 day ago

AVP, Employee Relations

Lincoln Financial is a company focused on helping people confidently plan for their successful future. The AVP, Employee Relations will lead efforts to create a fair and inclusive workplace, manage a team, and guide critical decisions related to employee relations and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Contributes to and oversees the development of strategies for Employee Relations and EEO issues within assigned areas
Ensures alignment of team initiatives with enterprise-wide strategy and compliance requirements
Provide proactive consultation to assigned business groups on identifying, measuring and mitigating employee risk
Provide expertise and advises on employee relations strategies and risks, including terminations, adverse impact, severance, outplacement services, engagement, conflict resolution, and investigatory techniques
Oversee the development and implementation of EEO and fair employment strategies, programs, and policies and procedures which ensure compliance with relevant state and federal statutes
Provides strategic direction and counsel to business and HR stakeholders on legal consideration, LFG’s policies/practices and company priorities while advocating both company and employee concerns
Conducts and oversees investigations and responds to complaints of alleged harassment, discrimination and Title VII, ADA, ADEA or Equal Pay Act complaints filed with various state and federal agencies as necessary
Leads, conducts and oversees investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and other serious concerns
Responds to complaints filed with state and federal agencies (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Equal Pay Act)
Monitors corrective actions and ensures timely resolution of issues impacting employee morale, health, safety, and work conditions
Acts as an internal partner in addressing issues (i.e. employee morale, personal and interpersonal problems, health and safety, work conditions, etc.)
Develops and maintains Human Resources policies and procedures and communicates changes to policy as necessary
Provides direction on projects and ensures initiatives are fully executed in accordance with Employee Relations strategy, guidelines, and procedures
Researches best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements to inform strategies and policies

Qualification

Employee RelationsInvestigatory techniquesLeadership experienceConflict resolutionCompliance knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

10+ Years experience in HR, Employment Relations, or related functions directly aligns to the specific responsibilities for this role
3+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams, supervising staff, and influencing senior management and key stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment
Skilled collaborating effectively within a matrix organization
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize strategically

Benefits

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training

Company

Lincoln Financial

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Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$825M
Key Investors
Bain Capital
2025-04-09Post Ipo Equity· $825M
1985-04-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Ellen Cooper
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Christopher Neczypor
Chief Financial Officer
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