Offboarding Manager

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Job Description:

The Offboarding Manager is part of the HR Compliance Team, and responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee separation process, including involuntary terminations, voluntary resignations, retirement, and reductions. This role ensures a smooth, compliant, and respectful offboarding experience while mitigating organizational risk. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of employment law, excellent communication and organization skills, and a thoughtful, process-driven approach to managing sensitive transitions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Separation Processes:
  • Lead and coordinate offboarding activities for voluntary and involuntary separations, including last-day logistics, communication, and exit procedures.
  • Draft, review, and manage separation agreements in collaboration with legal counsel and HR partners.
  • Ensure all required documentation, notifications, and system updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
  • Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, and other stakeholders to manage risk related to employee separations.
  • Maintain records and data to support audits, investigations, or legal proceedings as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Partner with Talent Business Advisors, Legal, Payroll, IT, and Security to ensure seamless transitions and coordination.
  • Serve as the point of contact for Talent Business Advisors on offboarding protocols and separation agreement guidance.
• Process Improvement:
  • Develop and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the offboarding experience and reduce organizational risk.
  • Analyze data and trends related to employee separations and recommend process, technology, or policy enhancements.
• Employee Experience:
  • Promote a positive and respectful exit experience for all employees, ensuring clear communication, confidentiality, and support throughout the process.
  • Conduct or oversee exit interviews and analyze feedback for insights to improve retention and engagement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and separation processes.
• Experience drafting and managing separation agreements and offboarding workflows.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage competing priorities.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.