Director, Employee Relations, Health & Safety
About the role
IGT is seeking a Director, Employee Relations & Compliance to define and lead the enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and execution of employee relations, labor relations, and compliance programs globally. This role is accountable for shaping the organization’s approach to workplace risk, policy governance, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and organizational values.
Responsibilities
Define and lead the global strategy for employee relations, labor relations, and compliance, aligning priorities with business objectives and risk posture
Establish the vision, operating model, and long-term roadmap for ER and compliance programs across the enterprise
Lead a globally distributed team, including regional and functional leaders, to deliver consistent and scalable outcomes
Drive organizational capability in employee relations and compliance, elevating practices across the HR function and leadership population
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior HR leadership and business executives on complex, high-risk employee and labor relations matters
Provide guidance on organizational decisions with significant employee, legal, or reputational impact
Partner with Legal on litigation strategy, regulatory matters, and enterprise risk exposure
Influence decision-making at the executive level to balance risk, compliance, and business outcomes
Own and govern the global policy framework, establishing standards, decision rights, and governance structures for policy development and enforcement
Ensure organizational compliance with employment laws and regulations across all jurisdictions
Lead governance forums or councils to drive alignment, accountability, and consistency in policy interpretation and application
Oversee the integration of policy and compliance requirements into business operations and HR practices
Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of employee relations and compliance risks across the organization
Establish frameworks to proactively identify trends and systemic issues, driving enterprise-level interventions
Provide regular insights and reporting to senior leadership on risk exposure, trends, and mitigation effectiveness
Anticipate and prepare the organization for emerging regulatory and workforce risks
Ensure scalable and effective execution of ER case management, investigations, and labor relations practices across regions
Oversee enabling tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), ensuring alignment with enterprise needs, data integrity, and actionable insights
Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and consistency globally
Lead, develop, and mentor a global team of employee relations, policy, compliance, and labor relations professionals, including regional leads and subject matter experts
Establish a high-performing organization with clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning
Foster strong collaboration across HR, Legal, and business functions to enable aligned and effective outcomes
Champion a culture of integrity, fairness, and accountability in employee relations practices
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, or employment law
Proven experience defining and leading enterprise-wide ER and compliance strategies in a global organization
Deep expertise in employment and labor law across multiple jurisdictions
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and guide high-impact organizational decisions
Experience leading global, multi-layered teams and building organizational capability
Strong business acumen and ability to align ER and compliance strategy with organizational priorities
Experience establishing governance frameworks, operating models, and scalable processes
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
Enterprise leadership and strategic thinking
Executive influence and decision-making
Risk management and mitigation at scale
Policy governance and regulatory expertise
Organizational leadership and capability building
Data-driven insight and problem-solving
Judgment in highly sensitive and complex situations