Human Resources and Compliance Manager

The Human Resources & Compliance Manager will focus on oversight, compliance, strategy, and process improvement of the company's Human Resources and Recruitment initiatives while overseeing and coaching the Human Resources and Recruitment teams.

Job Duties:

• Lead and oversee the Human Resources, Compliance, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition functions while supervising the Human Resources and Recruitment teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant operations.
• Review and approve HR, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and employee documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Serve as the primary HR and compliance advisor to management, providing guidance on employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, policy interpretation, and organizational development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR and recruitment policies, procedures, and compliance programs that support business growth and minimize organizational risk.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OSHA, EEO, Form I-9, and employment eligibility requirements. Coordinate with outside legal counsel or regulatory resources as needed.
• Oversee employment-based immigration compliance, including H-1B, CPT, STEM OPT, and other work authorization programs, by coordinating with immigration counsel and ensuring timely documentation and filings.
• Lead and monitor the company's federal contractor compliance programs, including EEO, affirmative action, OFCCP requirements, VETS-4212 reporting, pay transparency, and other applicable government contracting regulations, while partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors as needed.
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits, leave administration, and HRIS processes by reviewing team activities for accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor recruiting operations, hiring practices, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and a positive employee experience.
• Develop HR strategies, workforce plans, and process improvements that support organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present HR, compliance, recruitment, payroll, and workforce metrics and reports to executive management while coordinating internal audits and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, Contracts, and department leaders to support organizational initiatives, manage compliance risks, and promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive management.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field with 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR compliance, and federal contractor requirements (OFCCP, AAP, EEO, VETS-4212, etc.).
• Experience with employment-based immigration processes (H-1B, CPT, STEM OPT, and other work authorization programs), payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams, drive employee engagement, performance management, retention, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and advise management on HR and compliance matters.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.  
• Previous experience with Paycom preferred.