Manager/Senior Manager, HR Compliance & Employee Relations

As our Manager / Senior Manager of HR Compliance & Employee Relations, you will serve as the firm’s subject matter expert and day-to-day leader for employment compliance and employee relations.

You will lead the firm’s HR employment compliance program across all operating states, with particular depth in California’s complex and evolving employment environment, while serving as a trusted advisor and coach to firm leadership and performance managers on employee relations matters. You will also manage and develop assigned HR team member(s) and contribute to broader HR strategy and initiatives.

As the Manager/Senior Manager, HR Compliance & Employee Relations, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Employment Compliance
Serve as the firm’s primary HR subject matter resource for multi-state employment compliance, with deep expertise in California employment requirements and the ability to navigate requirements across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
Monitor new and amended federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, assess their impact on firm policies and practices, and lead implementation of necessary changes.
Lead the annual review and update of the employee handbook, partnering with external employment counsel and internal stakeholders to incorporate legal requirements and ensure policies align with current firm practices.
Oversee compliance with workplace posting and notice requirements, including required postings at physical office locations and electronically, as applicable.
Conduct periodic audits of HR policies, practices, and employee records to identify compliance gaps and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with applicable federal and state employment requirements, including CFRA, FMLA, PAGA, FEHA, pay transparency, wage and hour, and other jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Oversee applicable state and federal employment reporting requirements, including CRD, BLS, and EEO reporting.
Develop and maintain HR policies and practices designed to protect employee information and support applicable privacy requirements, including CCPA, in partnership with Legal, IT, and other key operational stakeholders.
Oversee I-9 compliance and records management, including work authorization requirements, and coordinate immigration-related matters with the firm’s immigration counsel as appropriate.
Partner with employment counsel on complex compliance and employee relations matters, including matters requiring legal interpretation or risk assessment.
Prepare and present compliance updates and reports to senior leadership, including identified risks, priorities, and recommended action plans.
Oversee processes and recordkeeping related to employee professional licenses and accreditations.
Coordinate compliance-related HR matters involving the firm’s international entities in partnership with internal stakeholders and local advisors.
Identify, implement, and monitor required employment compliance training programs, including state and federal harassment prevention requirements.
Employee Relations
Serve as the primary HR advisor for employee relations matters firm-wide, providing guidance to performance managers and firm leadership on performance management, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), conflict resolution, and employee separations.
Advise business leaders on employee relations matters and provide proactive recommendations that promote consistent application of firm policies and practices across offices and remote employee populations.
Lead workplace investigations involving reported violations of firm policies or applicable employment requirements; document findings and provide recommendations regarding appropriate corrective action in partnership with leadership and counsel, as appropriate.
Coach and develop performance managers to build their confidence and competency in addressing employee relations matters effectively and consistently.
Develop scalable employee relations processes, documentation, templates, and decision-making frameworks to support the firm’s growth and increasing workforce complexity.
Analyze employee relations trends and recurring issues to identify opportunities for proactive manager education, policy improvements, and organizational interventions.
People Leadership
Manage and develop assigned HR team member(s), providing coaching, workload prioritization, performance feedback, and professional development.
Serve as a collaborative member of the HR leadership team and actively partner on cross-functional HR initiatives.
Contribute to broader HR strategy and the annual planning process in partnership with the Director of Human Resources and other firm leadership.

We expect that our Manager/Senior Manager, HR Compliance & Employee Relations will have the following qualifications:

Required
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.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations, managing PIPs, and advising leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.
Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with demonstrated ability to interpret requirements and translate them into practical HR policies and practices.
Demonstrated expertise applying California employment laws and regulations within an HR environment, along with experience supporting employees in a multi-state environment. Experience supporting employees in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New York, and Texas is a plus.
Experience leading end-to-end HR policy development, review, implementation, and communication, including coordination with external employment counsel.
Demonstrated judgment, composure, professionalism, and discretion when navigating sensitive, complex, or high-conflict employee situations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex employment requirements into clear, practical, and accessible guidance for managers and leaders.
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services, including public accounting, legal, consulting, or advisory firm environments.
• Experience coordinating HR matters involving international entities. Familiarity with the UK, Armenia, and Singapore is a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred; SPHR or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR compliance management tools.