Reynolds American Inc. · 1 week ago
Director Employment Law Partner
Winston-Salem, NC
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expReynolds American Inc. is evolving into a global multi-category business focused on creating A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. They are seeking a Director, Employment Law Partner to provide business-oriented legal counsel, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with employment law while protecting the company's interests.
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Responsibilities
Advising and collaborating with management and HR leaders on employment and labor law compliance, and emerging legal trends
Partnering with HR to design compliant programs that enhance engagement and business success
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws (ADA, FMLA, Title VII, USERRA, ADEA, FCRA, FLSA, etc.), including federal contractor obligations
Respond to inquiries and enforcement actions from agencies like the EEOC, DOL, and OFCCP
Provide legal counsel on sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy reviews
Navigate labor relations issues and multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges
Conduct negotiations with regulatory agencies and third parties
Handle litigation and draft employment agreements and related contract provisions
Qualification
Required
At least 6+ years of experience in the area of employment law, with a mix of private practice and in-house experience preferred
College and Law degree (from accredited law school) and state bar license in good standing required
Demonstrated strengths in influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution, oral and written communications, emotional intelligence, problem solving, credibility and decision making
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven and collaborative environment
Benefits
401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Voluntary insurances offered at group rates employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counselling service
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Health-care concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Company vehicle for eligible employees
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
Paid Leave
Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
Funeral Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children’s Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law
Company
Reynolds American Inc.
Reynolds American Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-16Acquired
2004-08-02IPO
Leadership Team
M. Borgia Walker
SVP HR & Inclusion - Chief People Officer - US
Michael P. Auger
President, RAI Trade Marketing Services
Recent News
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