Manager, Global Employment Compliance

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.About UsSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Manager, Global Employment Compliance to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid). The Manager, Global Employment Compliance oversees firmwide compliance with employment-related regulations and requirements, including managing adherence to federal, state and local employment laws. Manages mandatory compliance training and related non-compliance activities. Responsible for overseeing handbook policy implementation and documentation. Responds to government reporting requests and client audit or RFP questions. Plays an integral role in centralizing compliance activities across the Firm and improving operational efficiency through proactive risk management, best practices and technology solutions. * Leads high-performance compliance team by setting clear goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering collaboration to ensure initiatives are executed effectively and align with firm and department objectives. * Researches and monitors emerging employment-related federal, state and local legal and regulatory requirements and analyzes their impact on existing policy, employment practices, and HRIS systems. * Recommends thoughtful and informed strategies to ensure compliance with new or amended employment laws and communicates the impact of changes clearly to stakeholders. * Partners with the Office of General Counsel to determine the Firm's response to new legal and regulatory requirements, including preparing impact analyses for attorney review. * Coordinates process, policy and system updates resulting from new compliance requirements, collaborating closely with the HRIS team and other departments across offices. * Stays informed of industry trends and emerging legislation. * Drafts and revises employee handbook policies to reflect employment law changes and internal policies, and manages the annual handbook acknowledgement process. * Collaborates with the international offices to maintain compliance with local regulations as they relate to all aspects of the People Teams functions, and identifies opportunities to create consistency across offices when legally permissible. * Oversees annual prevention of harassment training and other required compliance training. * Maintains ongoing compliance with cyclical or ad hoc statutory reporting and safety plan requirements. * Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance and ensure the timely integration of employment compliance requirements into their processes. * Ensures the Firm's compliance with federal contractor regulatory requirements. * Supports data management and reporting with respect to employment compliance, including federal contractor regulations, privacy laws and other legal requirements. * Maintains current knowledge of Firm policies. * Participates in the interviewing, selection and training process. * Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies. * Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfacto