Provides legal advice and guidance to HR professional staff and Cedars-Sinai management staff relative to complex or sensitive employment decisions or situations.
Provides legal advice and guidance for employment-related claims and litigation.
Responds to or manages response to demand letters from attorneys of current or former employees or other individuals.
Drafts and/or oversees preparation of internal privileged and confidential communications regarding sensitive or confidential matters.
Conducts legal research and monitors regulatory environment and changes in employment law.
Oversees HR policy assessments, such as reviews and publication of proposed recommendations for changes in policies and or processes.
Manages arbitration, separation and executive and management employment services agreements programs.
Plans and directs team of HR compliance professionals to support HR compliance related initiatives and projects.
Oversees the development of education and communication to management and staff relative to compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour regulations.
Oversees and provides support for review and processing of independent contractors.
Serves as primary contact to government agencies regarding government reporting requirements related to employees.
Oversees development and collaborates with Chief of DEI on implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan.

minimum doctorate degree
Juris Doctor
minimum 10 years
Demonstrated employment litigation experience representing large, complex organizations either in-house or as outside counsel.
minimum 10 years
Experience with and thorough current knowledge of relevant state and federal employment laws and regulations.
minimum 7 years
Experience in applying HR practices and principles while providing counsel and/or guidance.
minimum 10 years
Combined human resources, labor relations, investigative, or legal experience.

Director, HR Legal

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