People and Culture Specialist

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization is a boutique law firm specializing in Family Law. It operates a multi-state workforce and focuses on addressing legal and personal challenges within the family law sector. The firm supports its employees with a dynamic compensation structure and a culture emphasizing family values. About the Opportunity:The PEOPLE AND CULTURE SPECIALIST is responsible for leading employee relations, leave, and accommodation processes within the firm’s multi-state workforce. This role serves as the primary partner to managers, attorneys, and employees, managing workplace concerns, performance issues, conduct matters, and leave or accommodation requests from start to resolution. The position ensures clear communication, documentation, and effective implementation of people-related initiatives, working independently within established policies while escalating significant risks when necessary. Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day employee relations cases including intake, assessment, investigation, recommendation, communication, and follow-up.Act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing consultation, coaching, and ensuring agreed actions are completed.Advise managers on performance, conduct, attendance, workplace conflict, and retention issues.Resolve routine matters within policy and escalate significant legal or employee risks promptly.Maintain accurate, confidential records and track case progress.Handle leave and accommodation cases in compliance with ADA, FMLA, state and local laws.Coordinate with employees, managers, payroll, benefits, and other stakeholders to administer leave and accommodations.Monitor employment and leave law changes across jurisdictions and support related policy updates.Lead approved employee relations and leave initiatives through planning and execution.Develop procedures and templates to improve consistency and compliance.Analyze case data and trends to recommend actions to leadership.Partner with leadership to deliver manager education and resources on relevant topics.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve employee matters and support People & Culture processes.Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements:Minimum of five years of progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, leave administration, or related fields.Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related area; equivalent experience considered.Proven experience conducting investigations and advising on performance and conduct.Practical experience administering leave and accommodations under ADA, FMLA, and state/local laws.Knowledge of employment practices across multiple states including California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Georgia.Experience in law firms, professional services, or growing multi-state organizations preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, 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:TalentHop 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.