Employee Relations Lead (New York)

Employee Relations Lead

Arcesium is a global financial technology firm that solves complex data-driven challenges faced by some of the world's most sophisticated financial institutions. We constantly innovate our platform and capabilities to meet tomorrow's challenges, anticipate the risks our clients encounter, and design advanced solutions to help our clients achieve transformational business outcomes.

Financial technology is a high-growth industry as change and innovation continue to disrupt the status-quo and prompt major transformation. Arcesium is at a particularly interesting time in our own growth as we look to leverage our successfully established market position and expand operations in pursuit of strategic new business opportunities. We value intellectual curiosity, proactive ownership, and collaboration with colleagues, and we empower you to meaningfully contribute from day one and accelerate your professional development.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join Arcesium US as an Employee Relations (ER) Lead. This role supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ER processes that promote a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace. The Employee Relations Lead will provide guidance to HRBPs and managers on employee relations matters such as performance, conduct, and conflict resolution; conduct investigations in alignment with company policy and law; and help operationalize updates to procedures, training, and ER tools. The role will work in close collaboration with HR colleagues, the Legal team, and business stakeholders to ensure ER practices are applied consistently and effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong organization and follow-through, analytical skills, and the ability to build trust while handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support HRBPs and business leaders by providing guidance on employee relations issues including performance, conduct, conflict resolution, and investigations in line with policy and law.
• Implement ER processes and programs across the employee lifecycle; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies.
• Conduct and document investigations using established processes and service levels; escalate complex issues as needed to senior ER / Legal partners.
• Monitor changes in employment law and assist in operationalizing updates to policies, procedures, training, and ER tools / case-management systems.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of ER initiatives that enhance manager capability, support employee experience, and reduce ER-related risk.
• Track and report ER metrics (e.g., case volume, resolution time, outcomes) and share insights with HRBPs and leadership to highlight trends and recommend process improvements.
• Execute ER initiatives and projects such as process documentation, playbook development, and tooling enhancements; identify opportunities for efficiencies.
• Deliver ER interventions such as targeted trainings, coaching, or action plans in partnership with managers and HRBPs.

Qualifications

The expected annual base salary for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Our compensation package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, and 401k contribution matching.

The applicable annual base salary paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

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Arcesium and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. Note that for us, this is more than just a legal boilerplate. We are genuinely committed to these principles, which form an important part of our corporate culture, and are eager to hear from extraordinarily well qualified individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.