About Our Client:
The organization is a boutique law firm specializing in Family Law. It operates across multiple states and focuses on providing specialized legal services in this area. The firm maintains a multi-state workforce and emphasizes a culture built on family.
About the Opportunity:
The PEOPLE AND CULTURE SPECIALIST III is responsible for leading employee relations, leave, and accommodation processes for the firm’s multi-state employees. This role serves as a primary partner to managers and employees in addressing workplace concerns, performance, conduct issues, and requests for leave or accommodations. The position requires independent management of cases from intake to resolution, offering clear recommendations and documentation, and implementing approved initiatives to support the workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day employee relations cases including assessment, investigations, recommendations, and follow-up.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues and appropriate actions.
- Advise on performance, conduct, attendance, conflict, retention, and corrective actions.
- Resolve routine matters within policy and escalate significant risks promptly.
- Maintain confidential and accurate records of cases and actions.
- Handle leave and accommodation cases in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and state/local laws.
- Coordinate leave administration and accommodations with relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and research employment and leave law changes across jurisdictions.
- Lead approved initiatives related to employee relations and accommodations.
- Develop procedures and templates to improve consistency and compliance.
- Identify trends from case data and recommend actions.
- Support manager education and provide resources on employee relations and leave.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve employee matters.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum five years of progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, leave administration, accommodations, or employment compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience conducting investigations and advising on workplace issues.
- Hands-on experience with leave and accommodation processes including ADA and FMLA.
- Knowledge of employment laws across multiple states including California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Georgia.
- Experience in law firms, professional services, or multi-state organizations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Adobe, Slack, and Zoom.
- Reliable remote work setup with high-speed internet and functional workstation.
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
- The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
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