Employee Relations Manager & Counsel

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Employee Relations Manager & Counsel to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in ER COE

The Employee Relations Center of Expertise (ER COE) contributes to creating effective HR policies, practices and solutions that enable employee engagement and business success.  The ER COE does this by being accessible and agile; fact-based in approach; global in principle and local in solution; proactive, pragmatic and risk appropriate.

How you will create an impact
As a member of the ER COE reporting to the Americas Head of ER, the ER Manager supports the delivery of the people strategy in the Americas region by providing technical ER knowledge and collaborating with HR and in region as well as with ER colleagues globally to deliver an ER program that is fit for purpose for assigned country (countries).

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and risk mitigation strategies for complex employee issues and concerns (both individual and collective).
• Lead the strategic negotiation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), fostering constructive labor relations with the union leadership while ensuring alignment with the Company´s business objectives.
• Oversee the Company´s labor litigation portfolio by coordinating with external counsel and providing strategic direction on active employment disputes.
• Conduct and provide recommendations and reporting on timely and balanced investigations of employee issues within the Americas.
• Provide technical advice on business restructures.
• Partner with country and/or regional HRBPs to engage with and act as an advisor/expert about employee representative bodies in region.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders on employee relation matters, disciplinary actions, performance plans and risk mitigation strategy.
• Provide regional/country perspective on global policy initiatives including localization requirements.
• Identify and leverage opportunities to harmonize divisional policies within countries in region to ensure a consistent offering, where possible.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders to identify and address their concerns regarding ER initiatives; develop robust projects and communication plans.
• Ensure ER alignment with other efforts across HR, divisions and/or the company.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish preferred
• Legal Degree with a concentration or solid experience in employment law and practices.
• Relevant ER experience including managing complex cases
• Ability to work with and mitigate risk associated with Union activities
• Project management capabilities
• Experience in transformational HR and business change (preferably in ER) a plus
• Experience in conducting internal investigations
• Experience in managing outside counsel on litigation and other employment matters
• Experience in handling employee transitions in M&A
• Knowledge of best practices in ER policies, practices and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build collaborative relationships
• Experience in managing senior-level relationships
• Strong drive for results
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Demonstrated organizational agility, planning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with virtual teams

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.  

Functional Area:

HR - Human Resources

AIG Consultoria e Servicos Ltda.