Senior Counsel, HR

at  UGI Corporation

Senior Counsel, HR
Date: Jul 26, 2024
Location: King Of Prussia, PA, US, 19406
Company: UGI Corporation
Requisition Number: 24403
UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) is a holding company that distributes and markets energy products and services through our subsidiaries and the company’s common stock is a balanced growth and income investment. UGI Corporation has paid common dividends for more than 135 consecutive years.
In addition to a challenging career and competitive compensation, our employees enjoy:

JOB SUMMARY

Provide legal advice and counsel related to employment and labor law matters for all domestic business units; serve as business partner to internal HR professionals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Broad general knowledge of federal and state employment law; familiarity with California employment law a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior business partnering skills.
• Practical, business-focused perspective, able to assess risks and identify potential issues.
• Strong initiative and work ethic, able to multitask and work independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• JD from an accredited Law School.
• 10+ years’ experience.
• Admission to state legal bar.
• Satisfaction of Continuing Legal Education requirements.
• Prior in-house experience strongly preferred.
  All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
  UGI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.
  Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

• Provide daily advice and support to Corporate and business unit HR personnel on various employment and labor law and compliance matters, including, without limitation, recruiting and hiring practices, onboarding of new employees, employee disputes and investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, policies and procedures, leaves of absence and medical/disability issues, wage and hour and wage payment, government audits and requests for information, employee forms and communications, reductions in force, termination decisions, severance and settlement agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, agreements with employees and third-party vendors, etc.
• Support strategic initiatives of the Corporate and business unit HR organizations; monitor and assess impact of legal developments and emerging HR issues and partner with Corporate and business unit HR personnel to develop and implement appropriate action plans.
• Work closely with Corporate and business unit HR personnel to investigate and respond to certain administrative agency and other employment-related claims.
• Provide advice and support to Corporate and business unit HR personnel on equity, health and welfare, retirement and other plans and benefits issues, including coordination with outside counsel, review, and negotiation of contracts with third-party providers, preparation and review of plan amendments and interpretation of plan documents.
• Develop, update, and maintain employee handbooks and other HR policies and procedures. Manage internal/external review of training programs relating to employment, labor law and HR topics, including advice on content and delivery of related employee training materials.
• Provide employment and labor law advice and support to Corporate Development, HR, and operations personnel with respect to potential business acquisitions.
• Provide advice and support to business unit HR and operations personnel in union-related matters, including union avoidance strategies, collective bargaining agreement administration and negotiation, and management of grievances and arbitrations.
• Other duties as assigned.