Job Description

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support our Firm’s leaders and drive a strategic, compliant, and scalable employee relations program. This senior individual‑contributor role serves as a trusted advisor on performance management, workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and complex employee matters. You’ll partner closely with attorneys and business leaders, navigate sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism, and ensure our people‑related practices uphold the Firm’s high standards, values, and regulatory obligations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail‑driven, intellectually rigorous setting.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and enhance employee relations strategies, policies, and programs
• Advise leaders on performance, conduct, and sensitive employee issues
• Serve as the escalation point for high‑risk or complex ER matters
• Conduct and manage impartial, confidential workplace investigations
• Interpret policy and ensure consistent, compliant resolution of ER cases
• Monitor employment laws and provide guidance on regulatory changes
• Identify trends and recommend proactive risk‑mitigation strategies

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment a plus
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive HR experience focused on employee relations
• Proven experience leading complex workplace investigations
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to navigate sensitive issues
• Exceptional communication, influence, and business‑partnering skills
• Regular attendance is required to perform essential functions of this interactive role

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

If you excel at building trust, resolving complex issues, and shaping a strong employee experience, we’d love to connect. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicant Disclosures
Family Medical Leave Act Employer: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act: For more information, visit Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act