POSITION: Compliance Manager – Human Resources – Remote to start!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $200K DOE; Competitive Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; Competitive 401K with firm contribution; and much more!
LOCATION: New York, New York
THE ORGANIZATION: International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on federal, state and local employment regulations
- Advise firm leadership on potential changes to firm policy in order to maintain compliance
- Collaborate with firm labor and employment attorneys to craft policy changes
- Prepare compliance analysis and impact analyses for attorneys
- Ensure buy-in from internal stakeholders on proposed firm policy changes
- Oversee and manage implementation of changes to HR and other firm processes to ensure compliance
- Collaborate with several teams across multiple/all offices, including HR departments in other offices, Attorney Development and Recruitment
- Draft employee handbook policies, updating handbook and text to reflect changes
- Work collaboratively with global offices to ensure compliance with local regulations pertaining to human resources
- Streamline systems by creating uniformity when possible across the firm
- Oversee and manage annual harassment training, reviewing potential training courses in conjunction with firm labor attorneys
- Oversee training rollout by collaborating with the IT department and Attorney Development
- Retain and document training materials for each annual training, and maintain records on employee compliance/attendance
- Work with and support the HRIS team on data management related to compensation compliance
- Prepare compensation data for firm annual pay equity review and provide analysis
- Support affinity groups and diversity activities, including data analysis
- Prepare records and provide analysis for audits
- Develop goals for the compliance group and propose improvements and changes to hit those targets
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends related to HR and employment practices
- Monitor attendance, OT, and expense reports
- Oversee employee performance and provide guidance to employees to manage unsatisfactory performance
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelors is required, JD or Master’s Degree required
- 7+ years of compliance experience required
- Experience with HRIS system data and reporting
- Experience creating employee handbooks
- Able to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, with a strong ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, firm management, and attorneys
- Strong data analytic skills
- Strong project management skills
- Able to use discretion and exercise sound judgment
- Able to maintain the utmost confidentiality
- Able to work extended hours to complete projects, as needed
