Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview:
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to legal and administrative leaders across Lexicon and multiple regions of Cordell & Cordell. This role is responsible for driving a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership capability at all levels, and ensuring that HR practices align with the firm's strategic pillars: Growth, Client-Centered Operations, Operational Efficiency and Employee Engagement.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serves as a primary HR advisor to Managing Attorneys and regional leadership teams across assigned states or offices.
- Analyzes regional workforce trends and translate insights into actionable plans.
- Leads and supports employee relations matters with balanced and legally sound judgment.
- Coaches leaders on people management, accountability, communication, and change management.
- Supports the execution of ongoing leadership development programs.
- Assists with curriculum development and facilitation focused on performance, communication, and operational rigor.
- Guides leaders through the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance, merit planning, career development, and succession planning.
- Ensures performance systems reinforce operational efficiency and client-centered service.
- Partners on engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and additional communication strategies.
- Provides insights from engagement results and turnover analytics to shape regional action plans.
- Supports implementation of HR systems, policies, compensation changes, and process improvements.
- Provides guidance to leaders during organizational change by promoting transparency and ensuring ongoing alignment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; HR or Organization Management Master's, SHRM-CP/PHR, or HR related certification preferred.
- Must have hands-on experience applying AI to improve operational workflows.
- 5+ years HRBP or HR leadership experience, ideally in multi-state professional services; law firm experience strongly preferred.
- Strong coaching, employee relations, and performance management expertise.
- Ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to travel periodically across assigned regions.
Attributes for Success:
- High accountability and strong follow-through.
- Business-forward mindset with understanding of billable environments.
- Empathy with backbone—balancing compassion and objectivity.
- Data-driven approach paired with human-centered decision-making.
- Calm, steady presence under pressure.
- Highly collaborative across HR, Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal.
Why This Role Matters:
The HRBP strengthens leadership capability, supports attorney and staff well-being, and ensures operational discipline across regions—directly impacting retention, engagement, and the firm's ability to deliver exceptional client service.
Lexicon Services provides exceptional benefits and a collaborative working environment. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Industry-Leading Health Coverage: Access to top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
- Financial Security: Enjoy peace of mind with life insurance, as well as both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- An Investment in Your Future: Our competitive 401(k) plan with company match, helps you plan ahead, with opportunities to build and grow your retirement savings.
- Flexible Spending Options: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA) to cover out-of-pocket medical, dental, and childcare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- And So Much More: From wellness programs to additional perks, we go above and beyond to create a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way.