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The Employee Relations and Policies Associate Manager will be responsible for managing the various regulatory requirements in accordance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. This includes the execution and implementation of new processes in accordance with new or revised regulations by such agencies such the OFCCP and the US Department of Labor. In this role, the Employee Relations and Policies Associate Manager will work with the various risk, ER, policy, and compliance teams to ensure the employment legal requirements within Accenture Federal Services are met. Responsibilities and expectations include:
Managing employee notifications to comply with legislative/compliance requirements including researching and responding to questions and escalations through shared mailbox (e.g., wage notices, meal and rest break requirements, Alberta vacation, Ontario excess hours, etc.)
Working with cross-functional teams in compliance, legal, risk, and HR to ensure AFS maintains Federal, State, and Local compliance.
Managing submission of required Federal, State, and Local government reports and surveys.
Supporting compliance administration through reporting, auditing and special projects (e.g., unemployment, employer notification, etc.)
Assisting in the job profile OT assessment process (e.g., interviews, preparing documents, initial review of mapping, etc.)
Assisting in the program management of projects as required and helping identify and implement process improvements including automation.
Providing support with creation of Affirmative Action Plans including data collection and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with OFCCP regulations.
Providing support with compliance reviews and direct responses to OFCCP/Government compliance reviews.
Ensuring compliance processes and requirements are implemented as legal, regulatory, financial, reputational risk are all inherently present in the compliance processes that this role helps to mitigate.
Providing day-to-day coaching, support and guidance to the various HR Partners.
Coaching employees and line managers in people-matters that involve employee relations or labor relations
Working with HR Partners, business partners, Security, Corporate Investigations, Global Conduct Counts Team and MDs and legal as needed for coordination within entity of employee and leadership to gain agreement on suggested actions/recommendations for resolving employee issues.
Identifying potential concerns and necessary inputs as well as developing potential solutions for considerations.
Owning and aiding the development of a compliance playbook and job aids for the AFS ER function
Here's What You Need:
Minimum of 10 years Human Resources experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accenture HR Processes
Experience in area of employee relations, investigations
Experience managing and responding to external audits
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong sense of ownership and commitment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Bonus Points:
Experience in US employment law and government compliance
Experience in recruiting and background check compliance
Strong analytical and reporting skills (Workday reporting preferred)
Proficient Excel Skills using formulas, pivot table, etc. for very large data sets
Excellent oral and written communication skills
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$93,700-$184,500 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the?Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. (https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy)
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you ?_ _are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and?need an?accommodation for a disability or religious observance?during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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