VP - Labor, Employment & Benefits (Night Shift)

Work Set-up: Hybrid, Nightshift

Job Summary:Provide counsel, guidance, support and training in the company with regard to the legal relationship between employers and employees, beginning with the recruitment and hiring process and expanding into every facet of daily operations, including hiring, pay, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline, termination, benefits, as well as the successful resolution of disputes and handling of labor litigation.

Qualifications:

• LL.B./Juris Doctor and member in good standing of the Philippine Bar
• At least 5 years experience in labor, employment and benefits law
• Substantial experience working in different cultures and an open and tolerant mind with respect to diversity
• Demonstrated experience with multi-national companies and associated legal issues
• A strong commitment to integrity and professionalism and comfort acting as an agent of change
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, communication skills in Cebuano a plus
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and proactively and concisely advise the business accordingly
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
• Embraces the values of being honest, passionate, caring, responsible, bold and driven

Desired Competencies:

• Superior advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally effectively and efficiently; an aptitude for practical negotiation; the capability to think clearly and quickly under pressure; and the composure to satisfy multiple and often competing interests.
• Some knowledge of US Consumer Finance industry
• Experience in a BPO/call center
• Superior negotiation skills and ability to work in complex international environment.
• A work history that affirmatively demonstrates leadership and ability to persuade and push others to deliver on commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide business-oriented and practical counsel and guidance to human resources and management regarding compliance with relevant labor and employment laws as well as strategies for risk mitigation
• Manage and/or handle employment litigation/threat of litigation
• Direct and interface with outside counsel as needed; act as Supplier Manager for legal vendors as appropriate
• Negotiate settlement of employment related disputes and claims
• Draft, review and/or approve employment-related documents, such as employment contracts, settlement agreements, policies, procedures, and employee communications
• Develop and deliver training on relevant topics
• Provide legal leadership and strategic legal advice to the business regarding relevant labor, employment and benefits issues, including evolving laws, regulations and/or practices and the changing governance environment
• Analyze and identify evolving legal risks and potential mitigants to support various business activities, including labor law practices, internal human resources processes and engagement initiatives
• Review and provide legal guidance and support to Notice to Explain, Notice of Decision and other disciplinary processes
• Ensure compliance with labor and employment regulatory and reportorial requirements
• Support compliance processes, including investigating employee/business concerns, and supervising/reviewing investigations and reports
• Support and contribute to human resource goals and initiatives
• Support Vice President, Philippines Legal and Compliance Counsel and the business on various issues across platforms and functions as needed on an ad hoc basis
• Support and assist Chief Counsel Labor, Employment & Benefits
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned