WinnCompanies
Human Resources Compliance Specialist (Boston HQ)
The Role
Be the Guardian of Workplace Excellence: Human Resource Compliance Specialist at WinnCompanies
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It
At WinnCompanies, we're not just managing apartments—we're building communities where people thrive. Behind every successful community is a framework of thoughtful policies and practices that protect both our organization and our people. That's where you come in.
As our Human Resource Compliance Specialist in Boston, you'll be instrumental in making sure our processes, notifications, and policies are in compliance with the complex employment regulations we must follow, while championing best practices.
What Your Impact Will Look Like
- Become our compliance guru: Partner with HR leaders to navigate evolving employment laws, turning potential roadblocks into pathways for organizational change
- Shape the employee experience: Manage the process to develop and refine policies that don't just meet legal requirements but enhance our workplace culture
- Be the guardian of best practices: Lead trainings that transform compliance from a checkbox to a competitive advantage
- Conduct proactive investigations: Identify potential issues before they become problems through strategic auditing and monitoring
- Build the future: Contribute to special projects that drive our mission forward in new and innovative ways
- You're detail-oriented but never lose sight of the big picture. You're equally comfortable diving into regulatory texts and translating complex concepts for diverse audiences. Most importantly, you believe compliance isn't just about avoiding problems—it's about creating possibilities.
The Ideal Match
You Bring
- 3-5 years of HR or compliance expertise with advanced knowledge of employment laws
- Sharp analytical skills with experience in auditing and process improvement
- Tech savvy, especially with Microsoft Office applications
- The ability to balance multiple priorities without dropping the ball on details
- A commitment to confidentiality and outstanding communication skills
Preferred (but not required)
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- PHR certification
- Project management experience
What's In It For You
- Work-life harmony: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with 4 days in our Boston HQ and Fridays remote
- Rest and recharge: Generous time off including 12 paid holidays, accrued time off, sick time, and more
- Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions
- Growth opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and continuous development programs
- Wellness focus: Health expense reimbursement program covering gym memberships, equipment, and more
- Financial security: Disability and life insurance options
- Community of support: Employee Relief Program for unexpected hardships
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At WinnCompanies, your work directly impacts the lives of the people in our communities—including military families and individuals of all income levels. Our 4,300+ team members don't just fill positions; they fulfill our mission to create the best possible living communities across the nation.
Salary will vary based on experience, location, and other factors. WinnCompanies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To learn more about our benefits, visit winnbenefits.com
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Our Benefits:
Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
- 401(k) plan options with a company match
- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
- Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
- To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
Why WinnCompanies?
A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.
A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.
A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.
A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.
About Us:
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.
Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.
WinnCompanies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WinnCompanies and has not been reviewed or approved by WinnCompanies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO/ATO, front‑loaded sick time, an observed holiday list that includes MLK Day and Juneteenth, and a paid Day of Service indicate broad time‑off coverage. These elements, alongside references to a generous accrued time‑off plan, contribute meaningful flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options are offered, including an HSA‑eligible plan with company HSA funding. Company‑paid basic life insurance and long‑term disability further strengthen the health and protection package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Support resources such as an Employee Assistance Program, an employee relief fund, and PerkSpot discounts add lifestyle value. Extras like referral bonuses, travel assistance, and service anniversary awards round out the package.
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The Company
What We Do
At WinnCompanies, we turn housing into homes. As a leader in property development and management, we’re creating a challenging, fast-paced workplace where teamwork, innovation and mutual respect are both valued and rewarded. We believe the relationships we build with each other are just as important as the work we do. Explore your passion within one of our three business units – WinnDevelopment, WinnResidential and WinnMilitary. Operations, sales, compliance, maintenance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting and finance. No matter your expertise, your work will impact people who are more than just residents to us. They’re individuals, families and heroes. Founded in 1971, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our communities. We fund college scholarships for residents; host community service and volunteer activities and more. Come join our 3,800 team members in making a difference in your local community. With more than 600 sites in 23 states and D.C., there’s a place here for you to grow your career.
