Employee Relations Lead

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

Employee Relations is one of Citi’s Internal Investigation Units. Its mission is to serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders throughout Citi by responsibly conducting independent and thorough internal investigations of escalated concerns, including those assigned by Citi’s Ethics Office. This role provides the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of interesting and challenging Employee Relations cases (including investigations, grievances and disciplinaries) working at pace in a collaborative and supportive team, with a wide variety of stakeholders across Citi’s businesses, functions and geographies.

What you’ll do

• Investigate HR-related ethics concerns raised through the Ethics Office hotline and other channels, interfacing with the Ethics Office, global and regional partners and control functions to ensure timely and thorough investigation and appropriate resolution of all issues.
• Facilitate disciplinary action cases, including application of the standards outlined in the Global Disciplinary Review policy.
• Partner with internal stakeholders such as Compliance, Citi Security and Investigative Services and Audit on investigations of employee misconduct.
• Work with the Employment Law team in the investigation of and response to agency charges and litigation.
• Assist in the design, development and/or delivery of training initiatives for HR.
• Coach and consult on the interpretation and application of HR policy and practices in all phases of employment.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Extensive ER investigations experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work at pace
• Mature interpersonal skills and an ability to demonstrate empathy
• Great analytical skills
• Confidence to deal with and make judgement calls in complex and nuanced situations

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.