Director, Employee Relations, Compliance, Policy,

About the role

Employee Relations & Workplace Concerns Serve as primary escalation point for complex and high‑risk employee relations (ER) matters, including investigations, performance concerns, workplace conflict resolution, workforce changes (including separations and terminations), leaves, and sensitive manager and employee situations Own and evolve ER strategy, frameworks, and guardrails to ensure consistent, timely, and values‑aligned decision‑making across regions and functions Partner closely with People Business Partners, Legal, executive leaders, and Benefits to ensure ER matters are managed consistently, promptly, and in alignment with company policies and values Analyze ER trends and insights to recommend proactive interventions, leader training, policy enhancements, and systemic improvements that address root causes Compliance, Immigration & Risk Management Lead audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews related to HR practices Translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance and operational standards for leaders and HR teams Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across jurisdictions, partnering closely with Legal and other stakeholders as needed Provide ongoing guidance on employment compliance to leaders and HR partners Lead immigration compliance, ensuring approaches are strategic, legally sound, and supportive of employees throughout the immigration lifecycle Direct, advise, and oversee team members responsible for compliance, immigration, and risk management activities Process Excellence & Central Planning Identify and drive automation and process‑simplification opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency Design, implement, and continuously improve core people processes (ER intake, investigations, compliance reviews, workforce changes) Lead centralized planning efforts related to ER capacity, compliance calendars, and reporting cadences Establish enterprise‑wide playbooks, templates, and tools that drive consistency, efficiency, and confidence across HR and People Partner teams globally Scale existing approaches to support company growth while maintaining strong compliance and operational discipline Data, Insights & Enablement Define, analyze, and report on ER and compliance metrics to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement Use data and insights to inform executive decision‑making, workforce strategy, and people initiatives Enable leaders and HR partners through guidance, training, and tools that strengthen decision‑making capability and effectiveness Contribute to broader HR initiatives where strong process rigor, planning, and operational leadership are required Policy & Governance Own and maintain defined portfolio of people policies, ensuring they are current, clearly written, and scalable Partner with Legal and People Success leaders to align policies with company culture, values, and risk posture Design policies with a strong focus on clarity, usability, and practicality, enabling informed decision‑making and minimizing friction About you : 8-12+ years (we'd love more!) of progressive HR experience, with expertise in Employee Relations and employment compliance operations Strong working knowledge of US employment law; global experience is a plus Demonstrated experience managing sensitive issues with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment Experience building or refining HR and ER processes and operating models Comfortable operating in fast‑moving, ambiguous environment with senior stakeholders Sound Judgment & Integrity - Trusted advisor on sensitive employee and compliance matters Employee Relations Expertise - Practical, balanced, and outcomes‑oriented approach to ER Process & Planning Orientation - Brings structure, consistency, and foresight to people operations Influence & Communication - Clear, calm, and credible communicator with leaders at all levels Collaboration - Strong partner to HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders #LI-hybrid Company Overview McAf