Location(s):
Line Of Business: Human Resources(HR)
Entity: Moody's Shared Services(MSS)
Job Category:
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are, with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
Typically, a Moody’s employee working at this level would have between 8 and 10 years of experience. The following are required:
* A good level of knowledge and practical application of employee relations and employment law procedures and processes of EMEA countries.
* Possesses sound judgement, and has a customer driven, collaborative and hands-on approach, able to identify pragmatic, business focused solutions to problems, with the ability to see the bigger picture and wider implications of actions.
* Excellent facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills: able to resolve conflicts and diffuse employee-related issues, concerns, situations.
* Understands and knows how to work in a matrixed model - both corporate, functional and geographic, with experience working with a dispersed workforce.
* Solid project management background and experience with HR technologies.
* Fluency in one or more European language is preferable.
Education
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent evidenced relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
The AVP (Assistant Vice Principle) - Employee Relations role is responsible for effectively and efficiently supporting managers in the resolution and prevention of employee relations issues. The role will provide advice and expertise to management and HR People Team leaders on performance management, employee discipline, investigations, reductions-in-force, involuntary terminations and other ER matters, primarily for the EMEA region, which includes the UK, and currently approximately 20 other countries.
This role may also support the other regions (the Americas (including LATAM and, the US)), and APAC including India), from time to time, as needed.
The AVP - Employee Relations is responsible for the following advisory and delivery competencies:
* Responsible for providing guidance to managers about performance management issues, role eliminations, and conducting investigations for certain complex and escalated issues,.
* Ensures operational consistency in the execution of ER matters by monitoring and reviewing formal documentation requirements and strategies used when responding to ER enquiries.
* Leads planning and execution of performance management, discipline, and terminations (including role eliminations), in the EMEA region, which includes partnering with the ER Regional Lead, business managers, HR Regional and People Business Partners, and Legal, to provide resolutions for escalated or complex issues and concerns.
* Partners and coordinates with internal and external Legal counsel when necessary.
* Maintains, develops and implements culturally appropriate employee relations policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Assists with ER reporting; analyses data, identifies trends, and works with the ER Team and People Team People Business Partners to recommend, where appropriate.
* Communicates and ensures understanding by managers and employees of relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies and answers non-standard questions by managers and employees as needed.
* Conducts needs assessments, designs, and delivers employee relations training for people managers in partnership with ER colleagues, Talent & Organizational Development, and Legal.
* Leads and supports ER projects, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives..
About the team
The AVP - Employee Relations role reports to the VP - Employee Relations role in EMEA, and is part of the Global Employee Relations Team.
The Employee Relations function is the Center of Excellence and primary point of contact for business leaders and People Team leaders on high touch matters relating to performance management, employee discipline, , reductions-in-force and other involuntary terminations.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody's helps customers develop a holistic view of these risks to advance their business and act decisively. With a rich history of expertise in global markets and a diverse workforce in more than 40 countries, Moody's unites the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities.
We are committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We strive to create an environment where all employees can safely express their true selves, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other personal characteristic.
We recognize the importance of supporting and understanding each other. Our commitment extends to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace with zero tolerance for racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, sexism, homophobia or any other expression of hate, in any form, for any group or community.
We also believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed. This dedication extends to growth opportunities for both our employees and our communities.
Return to Work is Moody’s
Are you ready to re-ignite your professional career with a diverse and inclusive team? Moody’s RE-IGNITE is a 16 week paid full-time opportunity designed for people who wish to re-enter the workforce after a minimum two-year hiatus. RE-IGNITE includes opportunities in Canada, India, the US and the UK.
As part of RE-IGNITE, you will join one of our dynamic teams where you’ll benefit from a number of hands-on projects, coaching & mentoring, leadership development, and networking opportunities. This opportunity could lead to a full-time role with Moody’s. Imagine what we can build with you.
Apply to a RE-IGNITE opportunity today.
Testimonial:
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Veena, Know Your Customer
“Moody’s RE-IGNITE was the kind of return-to-work opportunity I was looking for when I felt ready to re-enter the workforce in a full-time capacity. During RE-IGNITE I had the opportunity to work on live projects, strengthen and expand my skill set, learn about different aspects of the business, interact with Moody’s senior management and learn from their experience. RE-IGNITE helped me immensely in easing back into the workforce.”
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Melba, Data Solutions
“RE-IGNITE was a great experience. Not only was it a well-managed and supportive transition back to the workforce, but it was also a great way to learn about the Moody’s culture and ensure a good fit. The broad exposure to diverse people and senior management enhanced our knowledge of all Moody’s lines of business.”
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Joanna, Corporate Finance Group
“RE-IGNITE was a terrific way to not only return to the workforce, but also to learn about Moody’s as a company, its culture, and especially its strong focus on diversity and inclusion.”