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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in employment compliance and employee relations, with a strong focus on California laws and regulations. Capable of leading HR initiatives, conducting workplace investigations, and developing scalable processes for performance management and employee relations.
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Employment Compliance ExpertiseCalifornia Employment Law KnowledgeWorkplace Investigation ManagementPerformance Management AdvisoryHR Policy Development
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Hard Skills
Employment ComplianceEmployee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsPerformance Improvement Plans (PIPs)Policy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceRecords ManagementConflict ResolutionData AnalysisDocumentation
Soft Skills
Strong JudgmentProfessionalismDiscretionWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
HRIS PlatformsHR Compliance Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
PHRSHRM-CPSPHRSHRM-SCP
Industry Keywords
Federal Employment LawsState Employment LawsLocal Employment LawsEmployee HandbookWorkplace PostingLicensingAccreditationCompliance TrainingMulti-State EnvironmentProfessional Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert and day-to-day leader for employment compliance and employee relations
- Lead the HR employment compliance program across all operating states, with particular depth in California
- Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and lead implementation of required changes
- Lead annual employee handbook reviews and updates with external employment counsel and internal stakeholders
- Oversee workplace posting, notice, audit, reporting, I-9, records management, licensing, accreditation, privacy, and compliance training processes
- Partner with employment counsel on complex compliance and employee relations matters
- Prepare and present compliance updates and reports to senior leadership
- Advise leaders and performance managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, PIPs, conflict resolution, and employee separations
- Lead workplace investigations and document findings and corrective-action recommendations
- Coach and develop performance managers
- Develop scalable employee relations processes, documentation, templates, and decision-making frameworks
- Analyze employee relations trends and identify opportunities for manager education, policy improvements, and organizational interventions
- Manage and develop assigned HR team members
- Partner on cross-functional HR initiatives and broader HR strategy and annual planning
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated depth in employment compliance and employee relations
- Experience conducting workplace investigations, managing PIPs, and advising leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee separations
- Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Expertise applying California employment laws and regulations within an HR environment
- Experience supporting employees in a multi-state environment
- Experience leading end-to-end HR policy development, review, implementation, and communication
- Strong judgment, composure, professionalism, and discretion in sensitive or high-conflict employee situations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional services experience preferred
- Experience coordinating HR matters involving international entities preferred
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred; SPHR or SHRM-SCP a plus
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR compliance management tools preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work model allowing eligible employees to work remotely and in the office
- Significant investments in training
- Professional development opportunities
- Fair Chance Initiative consideration