The Associate Director, Employee Relations & Compliance, will play a pivotal role in managing employee relations functions and cultivating a positive, inclusive, and harmonious workplace environment. This collaborative leader will work across a team of employees and managers whose make-up Is diverse in experiences, identities, race, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomics to address interpersonal workplace disputes, implement people management policies, analyze workplace trends, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Additionally, the Associate Director, Employee Relations & Compliance will ensure that NYC Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) adheres to federal immigration regulations for the employment of individuals with work Visas. This individual will be involved in developing strategic immigration compliance frameworks, advising on sponsorship and employment eligibility issues, and maintaining robust internal systems to monitor and document compliance.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in employee relations, conflict resolution, immigration law, policy development, stakeholder management and the ability to provide guidance on best practices for compliance with employment laws, while also considering cultural norms and practices for the organization.