Compliance Specialist

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join the Human Resources team. Reporting to the Human Resources Operations Manager, this role supports institutional compliance across employment eligibility, labor regulations, background screening, and immigration processes.

This position is based at the Daytona Beach campus and supports HR compliance across the Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, EEO, FMLA, and immigration requirements. Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory review.
• Conduct regular audits of HR practices and processes, including compensation and payment reviews, to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, including audit findings, policy updates, and training sessions.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements and best practices. Communicate and enforce policies across the organization.
• Complete required government reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual), including but not limited to Affirmative Action Plans, VETS reporting, and CSC filings.
• Coordinate onboarding and support for employees with various visa statuses, ensuring proper immigration documentation.
• Oversee I-9 compliance, employment eligibility verification, and background screening processes.
• Support and coordinate internal and external compliance audits.
• Monitor and respond to changes in employment laws and regulations, updating policies as needed.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! 

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.   

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. 

• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an HR or compliance-related role may be substituted for degree.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications.  

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday HRIS.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and immigration laws.