We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Our office is located at 110 N Wacker Drive, just blocks from Union Station & Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Manager, Employee Relations position at Lincoln International provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. Lincoln is seeking an experienced, self-motivated HR professional to join the Talent team to support U.S. HR programs, governance and policies to ensure Lincoln addresses employee and HR matters in a compliant manner that fosters and strengthens our culture and employee engagement.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Manager, Employee Relations will lead a small team, leveraging knowledge of HR law/regulation requirements to inform, implement and champion policies for the U.S. organization. The incumbent will work with other groups within the Talent Team (e.g., Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Business Partners), as well as other functions in the organization (e.g., Legal, Compliance), to monitor and respond to changes affecting our people processes and have an impact on the U.S. organization.

The Manager, Employee Relations will be accountable for the following:

• Lead employee relations efforts for Lincoln International U.S.
  • Serve as a confidential resource for employees and leaders
  • Manage and lead confidential personnel situations, including non-compliance with policies to resolution
  • Communicate critical messages or changes to HR policy to management and the employee base
  • Promote organizational policies by modelling a positive image of the company
• Create / review / revise policies, documentation and practices as needed to drive a compliant employee experience
  • Create required documentation along the employee lifecycle (e.g., employee leave documentation, transfer letters, separation agreements, etc.)
  • Manage and oversee the accuracy of human resource files, records and documentation
  • Partner with Legal & Compliance to monitor and respond to regulatory changes affecting our people processes
  • Partner with Legal & Compliance to respond to Compliance Hotline cases to resolution
  • Maintain the U.S. Policy Manual, as well as policy governance documentation
  • Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws, filings and regulations
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in employee relations matters, including conducting investigations, pre-employment requirements and leading employee situations to effective resolution
• Strategic support of Lincoln’s benefits and wellness offerings to enhance employee engagement and to be a competitive advantage for the firm
  • Collaborate with Benefits Manager to evaluate and revise recommendations from our external Benefits partner
  • Assist in the management of the annual budget as it relates to spend on benefits, wellness and high-level compensation, working in tandem with Lincoln’s Finance function
• Support team in HRIS management and enhancements to ensure accurate people data and effective reporting to inform business decisions
• Collaborate with other functions and global offices in the pursuit of global reporting and compliance matters
  • Keep other departments informed of HR developments affecting their functions
  • Ensure collection of accurate global headcount information
  • Providing support for all U.S. immigration matters including working with internal teams and external experts as required
  • Support and administer the temporary office secondment program with internal teams and leaders in global offices

Other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., supporting projects, committees, etc.). This role has the potential to evolve over time as the person makes strategic recommendations on how to best serve the organization as we scale.

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Assertive, articulate and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration / interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Exercise discretion, strong decision-making skills and solid judgment to contribute to a high-performance culture
• Ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
• Ability to interface effectively with management, banking staff and outside constituencies as it relates to HR topics
• Resilience to work within a complex organization and find creative solutions

Other Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of knowledge and experience in employee relations, HR, HR compliance or related field
• A bachelor’s degree in business/human resources or related field and/or HR certification(s) (e.g., PHR or SHRM Certification)
• Keen knowledge of various employment laws and practices
• Strong organization/prioritization skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize work and adapt to business changes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with data and Excel, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Prefer experience within the financial or professional services industries – ideally in a matrixed environment

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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