Regional Human Resources Generalist - West Region
(California, Full-time, Remote)
Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm (“Firm”) is seeking a skilled and experienced Regional Human Resource Generalist to be responsible for HR matters and functions in the Western Region. In this essential role, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our services in the Western Region and provide crucial support to the Firm’s Central HR Department by delivering exceptional client service and maintaining our commitment to excellence.
Position Summary
The Regional HR Generalist - West Region, a subdivision of the Firm’s Central HR Department, is responsible for HR matters and functions in the Western Region, serving as the primary Human Resources contact for assigned law offices throughout the western region of the Firm. This role provides consultative and operational HR support to managers and employees, ensuring effective delivery of core HR processes, and will promote and cultivate a positive, compliant employee experience.
The Regional HR Generalist is responsive to office priorities while supporting a broad range of HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy guidance, compliance, and employee engagement. The position works closely with the Firm’s Central HR Department to carry out and oversee important functions in the assigned region including Recruiting, Employee Relations, Benefits, and HR Operations, and to coordinate and ensure consistent and effective HR service delivery across locations. The Regional HR Generalist understands the dynamics of teamwork in working with office partners and peers in other regions to support Firm-wide HR functions and objectives and understands the multiple technical components of HR administration in the assigned region.
Candidates must reside in California and possess demonstrated experience supporting California managers and employees in HR functions, administration, and compliance detail. Experience supporting a multi-state or geographically dispersed workforce is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned regional offices and provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
- Stay current on employment laws impacting effective HR administration and conduct, oversee, or support training efforts with regard to HR functions carried out locally.
- Partner with and support office leadership to effectively administer HR functions and support employee engagement, staffing needs, and workplace initiatives.
- Partner with and support office leadership to effectively support employee performance matters and manager coaching in coordination with the Employee Relations Manager.
- Partner with and support office leadership to effectively execute onboarding and offboarding activities and serve as the regional point of contact while partnering with Recruiting and HR operations teams.
- Respond to employee and manager questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace practices, facilitating connections with centralized HR teams when specialized support is needed.
- Effective problem solving regarding routine employee relations matters, including coordinating with and/or escalating difficult issues to the Employee Relations Manager as appropriate.
- Assist with development and/or implementation of the Firm’s Central HR programs, initiatives, and organizational changes across assigned offices.
- Oversee and ensure that HR documentation related to assigned offices is accurate, complete, and submitted timely to HR Operations in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitor compliance with firm policies, employment laws, and internal procedures and promote transparency in identifying and solving HR challenges that impact compliance and performance issues.
- Coordinate with and support Partners with regard to leave administration, accommodations, and other employee support processes with appropriate local and centralized HR partners.
- Partner with and support office leadership to effectively support annual HR processes including performance reviews, benefits open enrollment, and compliance training.
- Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational efficiency within assigned offices.
- Exercise sound judgment to independently resolve routine HR matters while identifying situations requiring escalation to centralized HR partners.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Must reside in California
- Experience supporting multiple locations or decentralized work environments.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including substantial California expertise.
- Demonstrated experience supporting California employment practices and applying California employment laws.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
- Experience in professional services, legal, or corporate environments preferred.
Compensation
The range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).
Why Join Us
At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.
We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.
Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.
