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Employment Law Specialist Jobs in United States at Foundation Partners Group
Title: Employment Law Specialist
Company: Foundation Partners Group
Location: United States
About the Company
Every life tells a story worth honoring. At Foundation Partners Group, we are privileged to help families create meaningful goodbyes during their most vulnerable moments. Since 2010, our team of nearly 1,600 compassionate professionals has served communities across 21 states, delivering funeral, cremation, and cemetery services with care, respect, and personalization. We are more than a network of locations—we are a purpose-driven team committed to ensuring every farewell reflects the individuality of the life it celebrates.
About the Role
The Employment Law & Labor Relations Specialist serves as the organization’s internal employment law authority across a multi-state funeral and death care operation. This role provides proactive legal guidance to HR and operational leadership, ensures multi-jurisdiction compliance, and manages team member relations matters with a legally sound, risk-informed approach. The ideal candidate brings deep employment law knowledge, sharp analytical instincts, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, and advise on federal, state, and local employment laws across all operating jurisdictions (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, ADEA, NLRA, WARN, and state equivalents)
- Conduct multi-state compliance audits and remediate gaps in HR practices, policies, and documentation
- Manage EEOC charges, state agency complaints, and demand letters in partnership with outside legal counsel; support litigation preparation as needed
- Advise on employment law implications of business decisions including RIFs, restructurings, acquisitions, and new state market entries
- Draft and maintain employment policies, handbook content, and state-specific addenda to reflect current law across all operating states
- Serve as subject matter expert on multi-state leave law (FMLA, state paid leave programs) and the ADA interactive accommodation process
- Conduct workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations; provide guidance on corrective action and terminations
- Deliver employment law training to HR staff and managers on wage and hour, harassment prevention, leave administration, and lawful discipline
- Maintain a multi-state compliance calendar covering posting requirements, mandatory notices, and regulatory deadlines
- Partner with legal counsel on severance agreements, separation packages, and state-by-state enforceability of restrictive covenants
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Employee Relations, or relate field
- 5+ years of HR experience with a heavy emphasis on employment law compliance and employee relations
- Demonstrated multi-state experience (5+ states strongly preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of federal employment laws and the ability to navigate varying state-level requirements
- Experience managing EEOC charges and agency complaints
- Excellent written communication skills; ability to draft clear policies and position statements
- High discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive legal and personnel matters
Preferred:
- J.D. or paralegal certification
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
What We Offer
- Meaningful Work: Make a real difference by helping families navigate one of life’s most challenging times with compassion and care.
- Competitive Pay and Benefits:
- o Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
- o Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- o Wellness Rewards
- o 401k with company match
- o Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability
- Career Growth: Take advantage of ongoing training and advancement opportunities within the funeral service industry.
- Supportive Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values respect, empathy, and service.
Are you ready? Join us on our journey to Shape the Future with Purpose. Grow with The FPG Way.
Foundation Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
