Human Resources Business Partner

Lexicon Services • Town and Country, MO

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level