People and Culture Specialist

Role Overview

• Exercise independent judgment in handling routine matters; escalate any issue involving interpretation of Firm policy, policy exceptions, or elevated legal or employee relations risk to People & Culture Leadership for review before final guidance is communicated.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and well-documented employee relations reviews and investigations in partnership with People & Culture Leadership and other relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and organized documentation regarding employee relations matters, findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
• Support managers in addressing employee relations matters, performance concerns, and workplace issues in a fair, consistent, and compliant manner.
• Administer leave of absence and accommodation matters, including ADA, FMLA, state and local leave laws, and religious accommodations, in partnership with People & Culture Leadership.
• Coordinate the interactive process for leave and accommodation requests, including documentation, communication, and collaboration with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions by assisting with research, process updates, handbook and policy administration, and implementation of state-specific requirements.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation related to employee relations, leave of absence, accommodations, and compliance to support consistency and scalability.
• Utilize available data, documentation, and observations to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support People & Culture initiatives related to employee experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with People & Culture Leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues effectively and in compliance with applicable laws and Firm policies.
• Stay current on developments in employee relations, leave administration, and employment law and apply that knowledge to day-to-day work.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and related assignments as directed by People & Culture Leadership to support departmental and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Reliable remote work setup, including a high-speed internet connection and a functional workstation.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with at least six (6) years of experience in employee relations, human resources, leave of absence administration, compliance, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services preferred.
• In lieu of the above, a bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Humanities, or a related field is preferred, along with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in employee relations, human resources, leave of absence administration, compliance, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of employee relations practices, employment laws, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across multiple states including Colorado, California, Texas, Washington, and Georgia.
• Experience managing or supporting leave of absence and accommodation processes, including ADA, FMLA, and applicable state and local leave laws.
• Experience working in multi-state or national organizations is preferred; experience supporting expansion into new states is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to learn and apply employment laws and compliance requirements in new jurisdictions as the Firm expands.
• Experience in professional services and/or rapidly growing organizations operating across multiple states and municipalities is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe, Slack, and Zoom.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, HSA/FSA options, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations.