Director, Employee Relations, Health & Safety
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. As a leader within the People & Culture function, the Director partners with HR leadership, Legal, and business executives to proactively manage risk, guide complex organizational decisions, and establish a consistent, scalable framework for employee relations and compliance across all regions. This role leads a global, multi-disciplinary team across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and is accountable for the effectiveness, consistency, and maturity of ER and compliance practices enterprise-wide.
- 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
- 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 skill
- 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements
International Game Technology (IGT) is a global gaming company best known for designing and manufacturing slot machines, casino systems and digital gaming content. Founded in 1975 and long headquartered in Las Vegas, with major operations in Rome and Providence, it has been one of the largest gaming-machine and lottery suppliers in the world. In 2025 the group's lottery business was renamed Brightstar Lottery, while IGT's gaming and digital division was acquired by Apollo Global Management and combined with Everi, continuing to trade under the IGT brand. The company supplies land-based and online casino games to operators across the globe.
