Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.Why This Role Matters:This role will serve as the primary legal advisor to the Chief People Officer and VP of HR as well as collaborate daily with the entire human resources team based in Indianapolis, IN and Waltham, MA. We are seeking an experienced and passionate employment attorney to support our Human Resources function and company's growing workforce.How You Will Contribute:You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing counsel and advice on a broad spectrum of labor and employment law issues. Including by not limited to:Compensation and benefits; pay equity, employment classification, and wage and hour lawsTalent Acquisition; recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, background checks, and contingent workersTraining and performance managementPrivacy, discrimination, and harassmentInclusion and diversitySick leave, leaves of absences, and accommodationsEmployee relations investigationsTerminations and reductions in forceRetention of outside counsel and litigation managementEmployee safety and international travelServe as lead on immigration matters partnering with internal and external stakeholdersEmployment-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligenceServe as Sr. Employment Counsel supporting the Group 1001 core values and People and Culture objectivesWhat We're Looking For:Minimum of 10 years of legal experience through a combination of law firm and/or in-house counsel serving as labor and employment counsel.We seek someone that has a thorough understanding of federal and state employment laws.J.D. from an accredited law schoolLicensed in the State where you are locatedExperience evaluating employment practices, policies, and processes to ensure complianceExperience drafting employee handbooks, human resources policies, offer letters, and employment and employment-related agreements, including severance, separation, and retention agreementsExperience investigating and responding to employment claims, demand letters, administrative agency charges, audits, subpoenas, etcSkilled in handling and/or managing employment litigationExperience developing and conducting training and education programs for employees and managersDemonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage projects with a team-oriented approachHighly organized and driven to strategically, proactively, and practically solve legal issues using risk-balanced approachKnowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and processesEmployee benefit plan and ERISA experience is helpful but not requiredBenefits Highlights:Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability. All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.#LI-JT1
