Human Resources Specialist

Core HR Leadership Serve as the primary HR authority for Markarian Law Group. Advise ownership and operations on all employee relations matters. Maintain full compliance with California, federal, and applicable employment laws. Lead development, implementation, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures. Hiring & Onboarding Manage full cycle recruiting for all departments. Coordinate virtual and domestic hiring. Oversee onboarding, orientation, and training framework. Ensure all new hires are compliant with documentation and policy acknowledgments. Employee Relations & Investigations Lead all employee complaints, investigations, and conflict resolution. Provide documentation, findings, and recommendations to leadership. Support lawful, defensible disciplinary actions and terminations. Performance & Development Build and oversee performance management systems including reviews, PIPs, and corrective actions. Partner with leadership on coaching, leadership training, and staff development. Support culture stability, accountability, and morale. Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance Oversee payroll processes in coordination with operations. Manage benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee communication. Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, leave laws, and recordkeeping. Virtual Workforce & Global Contractors Support hiring, classification, onboarding, and performance management of virtual assistants and global contractors. Ensure proper role classification and contractor compliance procedures. Help establish virtual accountability systems. HR Reporting & Strategy Generate HR reports and KPI updates. Track turnover, headcount, attendance, compliance, and training progress. Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives. Why Join Us? This Is Not a Typical Job Opportunity A select group of candidates will be invited to Cancun, Mexico to meet directly with 25+ U.S. law firm owners actively building their teams. This is where hiring decisions happen, and it might be your chance to get a new work opportunity! Inside this environment, you won’t just submit an application. You will: • Present yourself directly to decision-makers • Interview with firms hiring for immediate roles • Gain exposure to international standards and expectations • Position yourself for long-term remote (contractor) opportunities with 25+ U.S. firms For the right candidates, this is more than an event. It’s the beginning of an international career. Apply now!