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Vice President, Employee Relations and Compliance

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, JD, or a related field preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, or related disciplines
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise employee relations and compliance functions within large, complex, and rapidly evolving organizations
  • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

  • Lead MGT’s enterprise-wide employee relations strategy and operating model
  • Provide strategic oversight of employment-related compliance programs and workplace policies
  • Oversee enterprise workplace investigations, ensuring thorough, objective, and consistent practices
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Employee Relations and Compliance team

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • 0
  • English

Other skills

  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Governance
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration

About the company

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MGT

MGT is a public sector consulting firm with a 48-year track record and a forward-thinking attitude. It was established by a group of former public-sector employees to provide creative yet practical solutions to the challenges faced by local and state governments and educational institutions nationwide. The firm has successfully managed more than 9,400 client engagements nationally with a significant percentage of repeat business, reflecting a high level of customer satisfaction.Prior to working with public sector entities as consultants, most of our staff worked in government agencies as executives and managers. This insider's knowledge of government structure, operations, systems, and processes gives MGT the ability to hit the ground running from the very start of a project. Knowing every client and project is different, we have developed comprehensive internal and external resources that enable us to assemble any team required to deliver success. MGT understands lasting and meaningful changes require innovative and bold thinking, and we do not shy away from questioning everything from organizational structures and work processes to the statutes and ordinances that create and guide the work of an agency or institution. MGT is committed to offering useful recommendations that achieve real results and is ever mindful of the practical and political realities an organization may face. Our mission is to provide high quality, value-added consulting solutions that exceed the expectations of our clients. Our purpose goes beyond...to power the work of the public professional in order to advance the lives of the citizens they serve. This purpose reflects a social conscience that gives added meaning to the quality services we provide to our customers. We model this philosophy within our own organization by encouraging community involvement, seeking challenging and creative projects, and supporting a cooperative and rewarding work environment for our employees.

Company details

Company typeSME
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Vice President, Employee Relations and Compliance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Location: Remotely based U.S.

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s 1,000+ employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as trusted advisors delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed thirteen acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As Vice President, Employee Relations and Compliance, you will be the strategic leader responsible for shaping and scaling MGT’s employee relations and workplace compliance programs during a period of significant growth and transformation. Reporting to the SVP, People & Culture, you will partner closely with executive leadership to foster a culture of accountability, respect, consistency, and compliance while helping the organization navigate complexity, growth, and change.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines sound judgment, strong business acumen, and deep employee relations expertise to build trusted partnerships, mitigate risk, and create a positive employee experience across the enterprise.

Enterprise Employee Relations Leadership

  • Lead MGT’s enterprise-wide employee relations strategy and operating model.
  • Serve as the senior advisor and escalation point for complex and sensitive employee matters, investigations, workplace concerns, accommodations, performance management issues, and employment decisions.
  • Partner with leaders across the organization to address workforce challenges, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support a positive and productive workplace culture.
  • Identify and analyze employee relations trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
  • Promote consistent, fair, and values-based decision-making across all levels of the organization.

Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management

  • Provide strategic oversight of employment-related compliance programs and workplace policies.
  • Ensure organizational readiness for evolving federal, state, and local employment regulations.
  • Develop scalable governance frameworks that balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
  • Partner closely with Legal, Internal Audit, and executive leadership to proactively identify and mitigate organizational risk.
  • Lead compliance reviews, assessments, and remediation efforts that strengthen accountability and operational excellence.

Workplace Investigations and Policy Leadership

  • Oversee enterprise workplace investigations, ensuring thorough, objective, and consistent practices.
  • Establish standards, protocols, and governance processes that reinforce fairness, transparency, and compliance.
  • Lead the development and ongoing evolution of workplace policies, employee conduct standards, and employee relations practices.
  • Ensure employee concerns are addressed with professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining trust throughout the organization.

Growth, Transformation, and Integration

  • Lead employee relations and compliance efforts associated with acquisitions, integrations, organizational redesigns, and workforce transitions.
  • Develop repeatable frameworks and playbooks that support sustainable growth and organizational scalability.
  • Partner with business leaders to navigate change while preserving employee engagement and minimizing organizational risk.
  • Support enterprise transformation initiatives by aligning employee relations and compliance strategies with broader business objectives.

Team Leadership and Capability Building

  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Employee Relations and Compliance team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop organizational capability by coaching leaders and strengthening manager effectiveness in handling employee matters.
  • Establish best practices, tools, and resources that enable scalable support across a growing enterprise.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, JD, or a related field preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise employee relations and compliance functions within large, complex, and rapidly evolving organizations.
  • Significant experience managing workplace investigations and advising on high-risk employee matters.
  • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to influence executive leaders and drive organizational outcomes through trusted partnerships and sound judgment.

Leadership & Professional Expertise

  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee experience, compliance requirements, and organizational objectives.
  • Experience leading teams through growth, change, acquisitions, and organizational transformation.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and make thoughtful decisions in complex situations.
  • Demonstrated success building scalable programs, processes, and governance frameworks that support long-term growth.

WHY JOIN US:

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a critical function at one of the fastest-growing companies in our industry. As Vice President, Employee Relations and Compliance, you will have a direct impact on workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, organizational risk management, and the overall employee experience.

You will work closely with executive leadership to influence strategic decisions, lead enterprise-wide initiatives, and create the frameworks that support sustainable growth. Your expertise will help ensure MGT continues to scale while maintaining a workplace culture grounded in fairness, accountability, compliance, and respect.

If you are energized by building, leading through complexity, and creating meaningful impact across an organization, we invite you to join us.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects and professional development opportunities for career growth.

Specifically, we offer a competitive compensation package including:

  • Flexible paid time off
  • 5% 401(k) matching program
  • Equity opportunities
  • Incentive and bonus programs
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Full health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Life insurance
    • Short- and long-term disability coverage
    • Income protection benefits

 

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

 

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