Compliance Specialist

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Compliance Specialist -FMLA About the Position

The Compliance Specialist ensures Ameren’s compliance, processes all aspects, and administers policies involving, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Sick Leave Control Agreement (SLCA). Understands, interprets and communicate regulations and administers the related processes, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and integrity to safeguard the Company’s position on confidential matters and ensure compliance with company policies, state and federal regulations and collective bargained agreements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for oversight, administration and processing of all aspects of FMLA and SLCA processes and training to include providing guidance and interpretation regarding regulatory requirements and changes, coordinating with physicians and local management regarding sick leave and restrictions of co-workers, as appropriate.
• Interpret and apply knowledge in multiple Labor contracts. Support and be a knowledge resource to Labor Relations and Human Resources, including providing testimony and consultation for hearings, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Responsible for stellar customer service, independent and effective oral and written communication with all levels of the Ameren organization, external counsel and regulatory agencies.
• Accurately record activities and compile accurate reports and information in a timely and organized fashion, necessary to meet policy and compliance deadlines and co-worker inquiries.
• Participate in projects and teams as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources or related degree, from an accredited college or university. Three or more years of experience in Human Resources, Labor Relations, FMLA, or equivalent office administration (i.e. report analysis, time reporting systems, regulatory, human capital management systems) required. Project and/or team leadership experience preferred. In lieu of a degree 8 years of relevant experience (listed above) is required

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite of applications required. Excellent written and verbal communications required to represent the Company in interactions with employees, legal counsel, supervision, regulatory agencies and union representatives. Knowledge of timekeeping, collective bargaining agreements, sick leave rules, arbitration and mediation processes preferred. Experience with demonstrating effective organizational skills, problem solving, customer focus and effectively partnering with management to manage difficult issues and situations required. The ability to multi-task, work with both internal and external clients in an independent and professional manner required.

Additional Information:

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

*Note: Key responsibilities reflect the essence of the position. Additional tasks or projects may be assigned to or removed from this role based on business needs or incumbent skills and abilities. Note that changes to minimum qualifications should be reviewed with and approved at the Officer level.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.