Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

Build the Team That Builds the Firm.

At FBFK, we believe Human Resources is far more than policies, paperwork, and compliance. HR is responsible for attracting exceptional people, developing leaders, protecting the Firm, strengthening our culture, and delivering an outstanding employee experience.

We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Director who will serve as the operational leader of our people function and a trusted partner to the Chief Operating Officer.

You'll oversee our HR team, support attorneys and staff across multiple offices, ensure compliance in a complex multi-state environment, and help build systems and processes that allow the Firm to continue growing. Today the Firm includes more than 140 legal professionals and staff across offices in Texas and California.

We're looking for someone who enjoys building.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO, to whom this role reports, as well as the CEO, shareholders, attorneys, and administrative leaders on all people-related matters. Lead the Human Resources Function

Provide leadership for all HR operations, including employee relations, staff recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, policy development, HRIS administration, compliance, and professional development. Develop and mentor our HR team while fostering a culture of responsiveness, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and outstanding service.

Design and continuously improve every stage of the employee lifecycle from recruiting through onboarding, development, engagement, and retention.

Recruit Great People

Partner closely with attorneys to understand their staffing needs and oversee recruitment of talented legal support professionals who strengthen both our teams and our culture.

Build lasting relationships with attorneys so they view HR as a strategic partner rather than simply an administrative function.

Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular expertise in California employment law.

Ensure our handbook, policies, employment practices, and HR processes remain current, compliant, and scalable as the Firm grows.

Own and optimize the Firm's HRIS and HR technology platforms.

Develop meaningful workforce metrics and reporting that help leadership make informed decisions regarding recruiting, retention, turnover, engagement, and organizational planning.

Participate in the planning and execution of the Firm's Summer Associate Program and support other leadership development, internship, and professional development initiatives.

Partner closely with Finance, Operations, IT, Marketing, and other administrative departments to ensure the Firm operates as one cohesive team.

Significant Human Resources leadership experience, preferably within a law firm or other professional services organization.

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable HR certification preferred.

Experience leading and developing HR teams.

Expertise in recruiting, employee relations, compliance, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HRIS administration.

Willingness to travel regularly between Firm offices.

You understand that attorneys are your internal clients, and you take pride in delivering responsive, high-quality service while also protecting the Firm's long-term interests.

You use data to inform decisions, but never forget the human side of the business.

You're equally comfortable coaching a manager through a difficult employee conversation, advising leadership on organizational strategy, recruiting an exceptional candidate, updating a California employment policy, or jumping in to help your team when the workload demands it.

FBFK is a growing law firm with ambitious goals and a collaborative culture. We are an entrepreneurial, full-service business law firm with more than 140 legal professionals across offices in Texas and California, built on a people-first culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and leadership at every level. FBFK 2.0, our plan to scale our people, platform, and capabilities, and this role sits in the center of it. Our administrative leadership team works as true partners, and HR has a meaningful seat at the table.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build, influence, and leave a lasting impact, not just manage a department, we'd love to talk with you.

Annual Performance Bonus: 20% target bonus, based on a combination of individual performance and Firm performance.

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other Firm-sponsored benefits.

Plano, Texas, with regular travel to FBFK offices across Texas and California