Policy & Compliance Consultant

Policy & Compliance Consultant

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Hiring Range: $69,388.80 - $ / year

Final date to receive applications: March 7, 2026

This is an exempt (salary) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

The Policy and Compliance Consultant position is responsible for implementing human resources policies and supporting the compliance program. This position advises departments and leadership on employment law matters, including reasonable accommodation and workers’ compensation processes, and ensures legally compliant consistent and defensible workplace practices. The role facilitates complex HR matters, conducts policy analysis and supports risk mitigation through proactive compliance consultation.

700

E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (This position is on site only)

• Communicate and implement new and revised policies
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations
• Provide consultation and guidance to employees and management in policy
• Advise employees and management on the proper application of policy and procedures
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of employment related data and reports
• Provide employees and management with information or training related to area of expertise
• Support HR in a variety of projects and initiatives to include, but not limited to, federal & state employment law compliance; assessment/training development and delivery; survey completion and reporting; and policy compliance
• Develop and implement basic to moderate processes and/or programs
• Assist with overall administration of policies and related programs
• Manage and facilitate the reasonable accommodation interactive process in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and applicable state and local laws, including intake and assessment of medical documentation, coordination with employees and management, evaluation of essential job functions, and development of appropriate accommodation recommendations
• Coordinate and oversee workers compensation case administration, including collaboration with supervisors and medical providers to ensure timely claim reporting, return-to-work planning, light duty placement, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in Human Resources

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

• Current PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Experience using People Soft software
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and programs related to human resources administration
• Employment laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes
• Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policy
• County guidelines and how they apply to human resources programs
• Principles, practices, methods and theories of training and employee programs
• Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including ADA, FMLA, and applicable workers compensation statutes and return-to-work requirements
• Reasonable accommodation interactive process, essential job function analysis, and undue hardship considerations
• Medical documentation standards and confidentiality requirements under applicable law

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management
• Organizational skills

Abilities:

• Decision making, communication, strategic relationship building, collaboration, commitment,…