HR Compliance Specialist

Hybrid | BEVERLY HILLS, CA, United States

Meme Labs Inc is a next-generation incubator at the intersection of culture, wellness, and digital innovation. Our diverse suite of brands includes Meme House, a cutting-edge crypto trading and content streaming hub where creators and investors converge to shape the future of decentralized media and finance.'

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to oversee the company's legal compliance activities, employment law matters, and policy development. This role is instrumental in ensuring organizational adherence to federal, state, and local laws, and providing strategic legal guidance in HR-related areas.

You will work closely with the HR Lead and senior leadership to develop and implement internal policies, manage legal risk, inform employee handbooks, workforce classification and ensure HR practices are legally sound and aligned with company values. This is a strategic and hands‑on role, ideal for a legal-minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced start‑up environment and brings a proactive, "can‑do" attitude to the table.

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of HR and compliance policies, workforce classification across the organization.
• Ensure company compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations (federal, state, and local).
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on HR legal issues, including hiring, terminations, workplace investigations, accommodations, wage and hour laws, and employee relations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on necessary changes to policies or practices.
• Work closely with HR to ensure proper documentation, training, and enforcement of policies.
• Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies and manage legal exposure.
• Oversee and assist with internal audits, investigations, and regulatory filings as necessary.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Partner with other departments to ensure overall organizational compliance and ethical standards.

• Mentorship mindset, willing to foster next-generation
• A self-starter with exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Takes ownership and accountability, comfortable with autonomy and little direction
• Innovative mindset, creative, and adaptable, solution oriented, and quick learner
• Sharp, observant, and confident — you catch the details others miss
• Can turn “we’ve never done this before” into “we crushed it”
• A natural collaborator and communicator
• You're not afraid to take smart risks, experiment, or ask tough questions
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive information

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 3/4+ years of experience in HR compliance, employment law, or corporate legal/compliance roles
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR regulations (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc.)
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as DOL, OSHA, EEOC, and handling audits or investigations
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, HR and legal compliance policies
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legal concepts to real-world business practices
• Ability to present complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences
• Proficiency and familiarity with HRIS and compliance management tools

• Juris Doctor (JD) or legal certification (e.g., PHR/SPHR with strong legal exposure, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)
• Background in corporate ethics, internal investigations, or risk management a plus
• Familiar with entertainment, industry, crypto, start-ups