People and Culture Specialist III

About our client

The organization is a boutique law firm specializing in Family Law, serving a multi-state workforce. It operates in the legal services industry, focusing on family-related legal matters. The firm emphasizes a culture built on family values and offers dynamic compensation alongside a variety of benefit options.

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About the opportunity

The PEOPLE AND CULTURE SPECIALIST III leads employee relations, leave, and accommodation efforts across the firm's workforce. This role partners closely with managers and attorneys to address workplace concerns, manage performance and conduct issues, and oversee leave and accommodation requests. The specialist ensures effective resolution of matters, clear communication, and compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements, contributing significantly to the organization's employee experience and operational integrity.

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Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day employee relations, including intake, assessment, investigations, recommendations, and follow-up.
• Serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, coaching on workplace concerns and ensuring action completion.
• Advise on performance, conduct, attendance, conflict, retention, and corrective actions.
• Resolve routine issues within policy; escalate significant legal or employee risk matters promptly.
• Maintain confidential and accurate case records and track action items.
• Oversee leave and accommodation cases, ensuring compliance with ADA, FMLA, and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to administer leave and accommodations while protecting confidential information.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes across jurisdictions, recommend policy updates, and support implementation.
• Lead approved People & Culture initiatives related to employee relations and leave.
• Develop and maintain procedures and templates for consistent and scalable processes.
• Analyze case data and manager feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Partner with leadership to deliver manager education and resources on related topics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve employee matters and implement People & Culture processes.
• Perform additional duties to support People & Culture and organizational needs.

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Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations, leave administration, accommodations, employment compliance, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related area; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and advising on workplace concerns.
• Practical experience administering leave and accommodation processes under ADA, FMLA, and local laws.
• Knowledge of multi-state employment practices including California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Georgia.
• Experience in law firms, professional services, or rapidly growing multi-state organizations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, Slack, and Zoom.
• Reliable remote work environment with high-speed internet and functional workstation.

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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.

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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.

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Note

RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.