People Operations Advisor — Local HR & Casework

Legora; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

One Medical membership

Job summary

Legora is seeking a local HR professional to support employees and managers with local employment practices and advisory services. You will run cases from start to finish, manage leaves and performance conversations, and fill gaps in processes and policies.

You’ll work within People Operations and escalate where specialized expertise is required, collaborating with Employee Relations & Compliance and People Business Partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR or People Operations role, with some exposure to employee relations casework.
• Strong understanding of local employment practices and HR policies.
• Ability to stay neutral and steady under pressure, including with senior stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with clear documentation.
• Motivated by growth and bringing judgment to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on local employment practices and policies requiring interpretation.
• Run local cases from start to finish, including absence management and performance concerns.
• Handle intake for leave, accommodations and absence requests.
• Build out local process and policy; ensure programs land in the market.
• Identify opportunities to improve local processes and employee experiences.
• Apply the market's jurisdiction playbook accurately and consistently.
• Recognize when a matter becomes formal or legally sensitive and hand off promptly.
• Keep certification and calibration current to maintain standards.

Skills

HR Generalist

People Operations

Employee relations

Job description

Legora is seeking a local HR professional to support employees and managers with local employment practices and advisory services. You will run cases from start to finish, manage leaves and performance conversations, and fill gaps in processes and policies.

You’ll work within People Operations and escalate where specialized expertise is required, collaborating with Employee Relations & Compliance and People Business Partners.