Employee Relations – Policy Specialist, Legal

Macmillan

. Maintain, update, and draft employee handbooks, multi-state employment policies, and standard operating procedures .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations, and Employment Law, with a strong focus on compliance and policy development. Proficient in legal writing, performance management, and advising on workplace issues while maintaining effective communication across organizational levels.

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Employee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment LawLegal WritingPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Employee Handbook DraftingPolicy DevelopmentWorkplace InvestigationCase DocumentationPerformance Improvement PlansAccommodations ManagementW-2 vs 1099 ClassificationRisk MitigationDocument CollectionEvidence Compilation

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceDiscretionInfluencing OutcomesStrategic Judgment

Tools & Technologies

WestlawLexisNexisDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

FLSAFMLATitle VIIADAADEAState Wage-and-Hour Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, update, and draft employee handbooks, multi-state employment policies, and standard operating procedures
Conduct fair and objective internal workplace investigations into policy violations and workplace concerns
Draft investigation summaries, findings, and remediation recommendations
Advise on performance management, corrective action, coaching, performance improvement plans, accommodations, and leave programs
Analyze employee relations trends and maintain compliant case documentation
Support leader capability through training, coaching, and mentoring on employee relations best practices
Draft, tailor, and track employment agreements and severance and release agreements
Serve as primary contact for agency inquiries, employment record requests, and subpoenas
Coordinate document collection, litigation holds, and evidence compilation for outside defense counsel
Review independent contractor engagements for proper W-2 versus 1099 classification
Monitor statutory changes, state/local leave laws, and workplace regulations
Identify policy updates and support pre-litigation risk mitigation across a distributed workforce
Act as a bridge between Legal and Human Resources while reporting to Employment Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
2-3 years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations, or Employment Law
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and state wage-and-hour laws
Ability to conduct neutral, sensitive workplace interviews and synthesize complex facts into concise written reports
Strategic judgment, emotional intelligence, discretion, and ability to influence outcomes across all organizational levels
Capability in advising on performance management, leaves, accommodations, and employee relations issues
Legal/policy writing, editing, and organizational skills
Proficiency with legal research databases such as Westlaw/LexisNexis and document management systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities