Description:
Job Description:Position: Employment Counsel
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (ONSITE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM (Full-Time)
Who We Are:
West Shore Home is a technology-driven and industry-leading home improvement company specializing in high-quality and convenient remodels of Bathrooms, Flooring, Windows, and Doors. West Shore Home operates in over 40 locations nationwide and is home to over 3,000 employees!
Purpose of Position:
As West Shore Home's in-house Employment Counsel, you will serve as a subject matter expert regarding employment-related matters, handle various types of employment-related disputes, draft employment related policies and procedures, amongst other Legal responsibilities.
Key Role Accountabilities:
- Identify and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the employment area and advise accordingly to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
- Provide counsel and advice on employment related matters, including but not limited to employee relations issues; discipline and terminations; FMLA, ADA, and PWFA leave and accommodation requests; wage and hour laws; leave and sick laws; workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and other claims; compensation plans; employee benefits; job postings; offers of employment; employment agreements; separation agreements; and other matters related to the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Handle and/or participate in employment related proceedings, hearings, litigation, mediations, and arbitrations, including handling the responses to subpoenas and other document requests.
Minimum Requirements:
- JD degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and in good standing.
- Minimum of 7 years substantive employment experience with a corporate legal department or law firm handling employment matters before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies.
- Excellent working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to ADA, ADEA, FMLA, PWFA, FLSA, etc.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Critical Illness, Short and Long-Term Disability)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- HSA plan with company match
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid training and unlimited professional growth potential
Culture and Community:
We believe that when employees feel valued and supported, they perform at their best. Our dedication to fostering a strong, value-driven culture has consistently earned us the Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation's top employers, including recognition in Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.
West Shore Home strives to Bring Happiness to Every Home® and that goes beyond our customers and employees. We support positive change in our communities by volunteering, giving back, and supporting nonprofits that make a difference. Learn more here: https://westshorehome.com/community/
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It is the policy of West Shore Home to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
