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People and Culture Specialist at Modern Family Law. Modern Family Law. , a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced.  People & Culture Specialist.  to join our People & Culture Team, with a focus on employee relations, leave of absence, and compliance.  . As a member of the People & Culture team, this role is responsible for independently managing day-to-day employee relations matters, coordinating leave and accommodation processes, supporting compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions and maintaining clear and consistent documentation and processes. This role partners closely with employees, managers, and People & Culture Leadership to support fair, consistent, and compliant practices across the Firm. While this position is expected to work independently in handling routine matters, any interpretation of Firm policy, policy exception, or matter involving elevated legal or employee relations risk must be reviewed with People & Culture Leadership before guidance or decisions are communicated. . Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a collaborative team.  . While this role is remote, the People & Culture Specialist must reside in California. . Key Responsibilities:.  .  . Exercise independent judgment in handling routine matters; escalate any issue involving interpretation of Firm policy, policy exceptions, or elevated legal or employee relations risk to People & Culture Leadership for review before final guidance is communicated. . Conduct prompt, thorough, and well-documented employee relations reviews and investigations in partnership with People & Culture Leadership and other relevant stakeholders as needed. . Prepare clear, accurate, and organized documentation regarding employee relations matters, findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions. . Support managers in addressing employee relations matters, performance concerns, and workplace issues in a fair, consistent, and compliant manner. . Administer leave of absence and accommodation matters, including ADA, FMLA, state and local leave laws, and religious accommodations, in partnership with People & Culture Leadership. . Coordinate the interactive process for leave and accommodation requests, including documentation, communication, and collaboration with employees, managers, and other stakeholders. . Support compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions by assisting with research, process updates, handbook and policy administration, and implementation of state-specific requirements. . Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation related to employee relations, leave of absence, accommodations, and compliance to support consistency and scalability. . Utilize available data, documentation, and observations to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support People & Culture initiatives related to employee experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness. . Partner with People & Culture Leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues effectively and in compliance with applicable laws and Firm policies. . Stay current on developments in employee relations, leave administration, and employment law and apply that knowledge to day-to-day work. . Perform other duties, responsibilities, and related assignments as directed by People & Culture Leadership to support departmental and organizational needs. . Position Requirements: . Reliable remote work setup, including a high-speed internet connection and a functional workstation. . A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with at least six (6) years of experience in employee relations, human resources, leave of absence administration, compliance, or a closely related field. . Experience working in a law firm or professional services preferred. . In lieu of the above, a bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Humanities, or a related field is preferred, along with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in employee relations, human resources, leave of absence administration, compliance, or a closely related field. . Working knowledge of employee relations practices, employment laws, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across multiple states, including Colorado, California, Texas, Washington, and Georgia. . Experience managing or supporting leave of absence and accommodation processes, including ADA, FMLA, and applicable state and local leave laws. . Experience working in multi-state or national organizations is preferred; experience supporting expansion into new states is a plus. . Willingness and ability to learn and apply employment laws and compliance requirements in new jurisdictions as the Firm expands. . Experience in professional services and/or rapidly growing organizations operating across multiple states and municipalities is preferred. . Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe, Slack, and Zoom. .  . Skills and Competencies:.  .  . Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with employees, managers, and leadership at all levels of the organization. . Demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to provide effective support to employees, managers, and leadership while managing multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner, with appropriate guidance as needed. . Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and identify when matters should be escalated to People & Culture Leadership. . Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately. . Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a timely and effective manner under minimal supervision.  . Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and shifting priorities. . Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively through phone, video, email, and messaging platforms. . Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. . Ability to work in a primarily computer-based environment, including extended periods of sitting, screen time, typing, and use of standard office equipment. . Ability to perform basic physical tasks associated with a standard office environment, including sitting, standing, bending, and occasionally lifting items up to 10 pounds.  . Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed, to address business or employee matters. . Company Location: United States.