Employment Law & Compliance Program Manager (NY, Hybrid)

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them. We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.  

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

• Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
• Own It (Drive and ownership)
• Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
• Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

As we expand, we are actively seeking an Labor & Employment Law Program Manager to join our team. This role is essential for fostering a compliant, inclusive and productive workplace environment throughout the employee lifecycle.

In collaboration with legal, this position serves as the employment law expert for the company, ensuring we remain current and compliant with federal and statutory employment law mandates across all our US locations.

Overview

The Employment Law & Compliance Program Manager is a strategic and tactical thinker with expertise in multi-state and federal employment law.  The ideal candidate will ensure employment laws are proactively managed throughout the implementation lifecycle.  This role is not a legal advisor, but a business expert working closely with legal to ensure best practices and processes are compliant and accurate.  Responsibilities include adherence to compliance as it relates to labor laws, audits, investigation documentation support, and ad hoc projects.  This role requires a proactive approach of continuous review, updates, and distribution of enterprise-wide policies and procedures related to employment law compliance, aligned with legal requirements and industry standards.

This is a hybrid role that requires a partial commute into our main office in Lake Success, New York.

Responsibilities  

• Stay current on all federal and statutory employment law changes and updates
• Research and interpret State and Federal regulations to ensure all company policies and procedures are in compliance with applicable laws
• Proactively provide strategic advice  in employment law, including but not limited to terminations, and compliance with regulatory concerns
• Provide strategic advice on the implementation of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are effectively communicated and adhered to throughout the organization
• Interpret policies, and procedures, incorporating expert knowledge of regulatory state and federal employment laws (i. e. ADA, FMLA, EEO) 
• Communicate legal terminology in a clear and concise manner to enhance employee policy translation and comprehension
• Oversee processes for I-9s, E-Verify, and unemployment claims (verifications and appeals)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to implement and revise company policies and practices to adhere to legal standards
• Create comprehensive materials on our internal intranet
• Develop and deliver training and presentations to various stakeholders within the organization on employment-related compliance issues, preventative measures, and best practices
• Support Legal and outside counsel in the resolution of legal disputes involving the company, preparing necessary documentation and appearing on behalf of the company as may be directed
• Develop and oversee a compliance review and auditing system to monitor and evaluate compliance with employment laws
• Serve as a liaison between human resources and legal departments to ensure accurate and compliant documentation and communication
• Facilitate the collection and preparation of necessary information from human resources, guided by legal counsel to meet regulatory standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of direct employment law experience, preferably in a startup setting
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment regulations
• Experience building and improving workplace policies and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a comprehensive manner
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively research information through online resources 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills, with a focus on continuous process improvements and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to track and analyze results-driven data 
• Strategic thinker and hands-on team player (no job is too small or too large), willing to take on additional responsibilities
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and innovative business
• Experience collaborating with areas such as human resources, operations, and legal
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.

This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.