Employee Relations Business Partner

Job description

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Employee Relations. This role is located in Dublin, Ireland - HYBRID.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Responds to general employee relations inquiries and non-high risk ethics concerns autonomously or with limited guidance. Will conduct limited scope / lower-risk investigations with limited guidance and/or oversight of the senior team members. May serve as partner to senior team members on complex or high-risk matters. Can perform non-high risk ER work and other project work fairly autonomously or with limited direction from senior team members.


• Responds to non-high risk ER issues and ethics cases with limited guidance and/or oversight from senior team members. Responsible for determining the appropriate response and coordinating with the appropriate parties when action is required independently or with limited guidance.


• Works directly with senior team members with limited guidance to address general employee relations issues raised by managers or employees. Escalates high-risk employee issues and employee workplace incidents and/or security threats to more senior team members and may partner with the team to investigate and provide resolution.


• Initiates contact with legal counsel and executive/senior management as needed. Accurately assesses the level of legal intervention needed, especially in cases of employee termination.


• May coordinate or be involved, when necessary, on termination situations with other involved parties and may present evidence for termination.


• Serves as a resource and advises on general/basic policy application and process/practice implementation.

What we are looking for:

• Contributes to the achievement of Employee Relations objectives within a line of business.


• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.


• Relevant years of total work experience preferred. Experience in Employee Relations or in an HR advisor role is preferred.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion


• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)


• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index


• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score


• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company


• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'


• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.