Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist at Modern Family Law

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Human Resources, Policy Interpretation, Investigation, Performance Improvement, Conflict Management, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Communication, Attention to Detail, Client Service, Technology Proficiency, Adaptability, Documentation, Proactive Approach

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist to join our People & Culture Team. The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist is responsible for investigating employee concerns, working with managers to improve employee performance, providing policy interpretation and consulting with HR teams and business leadership with some oversight and guidance from ER management. The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist will identify solutions to complex challenges and enhance the work culture by creating an open, fair and transparent work environment and contributing to the overall success of Modern Family Law. Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a collaborative team. While this role is remote, the Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist must reside in California or Washington. Key Responsibilities: · Conduct ER investigations and cases related to dissatisfaction, company confidential information, critical incidents, policy and practice questions, policy compliance, professional conduct and/or interpersonal conflict with support from ER leadership. · Leverage knowledge of ER best practices, including applicable state/federal/local law and fair and equitable employment practices to support ER-related projects (e.g., investigations, performance improvement plans, conflict management, etc.) and any follow-up with guidance. · Utilize data and information from interviews, analytic tools, surveys, observations, and performance data to make data-based recommendations on ER-related topics (e.g., employee morale, employee engagement, work/life balance, organizational culture, employee turnover, workplace incidences, etc.). · Collaborate with immediate team members, internal counsel, HR teams, and other relevant resources to resolve employee relations-related issues effectively and in compliance with local/applicable laws. · Learn and apply knowledge of Human Resources and Employee Relations best practices to accomplish work that is aligned with company’s priorities, culture, and vision. · Seek essential knowledge of advances in the Employee Relations field and identify opportunities for professional growth and development; share knowledge with others. Identify areas of opportunity for team to improve processes and efficiency. · Must be flexible and adaptable to changing organization needs and be able to confidently respond to changes and alter approach to meet business needs. · Write detailed technical documentation to describe investigation outcomes. Other duties as assigned. · Reliable remote work setup, including a high-speed internet connection and a functional workstation. · High School Diploma or an equivalent with at least six (6) or more years of Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related work experience. · In the alternative, a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Humanities, or related fields and three (3) or more years in Employee Relations, Human Resource Business Partner, or Labor Relations. · Experience in professional services or rapid growth organizations operating in multiple states and municipalities. · High level knowledge and experience working with the Microsoft Suite of products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe; and Zoom Conferencing Technology. Skills and Competencies: · Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel. · Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context. · Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly. · Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. · Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to handle routine or emergent issues. Mandatory Notices for Applicants: ADA Compliance: Candidates must be able to perform the role’s duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for accommodations should be made to the Director of People Operations in advance. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $95,000 - 105,000 adjusted for experience, location, and job-related factors. 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.

Responsibilities

The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist investigates employee concerns and collaborates with managers to enhance employee performance. They also provide policy interpretation and support HR teams in resolving employee relations issues.