Responsibilities: + Provides support to employees and management in dealing with general employment issues. + Formulates and recommends program goals in all areas of employee relations to improve employee morale, motivation, and satisfaction. + Maintains open communication between management and employees and serves as a mediator for problem resolution. + Coaches managers and employees on policies, programs and procedures and ensures adherence with organizational policy and labor law legislation. + Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: + Minimum of five years related work experience. Employee relations or employment law experience preferred. + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. + HR professional certifications preferred. (SHRM CP) + Requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills, leadership, customer service focus, self-motivation, and ability to perform multiple tasks with minimum supervision. + Ability to build strong relationships and provide exceptional support to managers and employees. + Demonstrates sound critical judgment and decision-making skills, especially in complex and high-stakes situations. + Experience providing advice and recommendations on matters to key stakeholders. + Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to problems timely. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients. Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences. Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other. Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report (https://corporate.vanguard.com/content/corporatesite/us/en/corp/who-we-are/we-care-about/diversity-equity-inclusion.html) . How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.