Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist - Human Resources
Job in
Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60019, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
Colonial Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Standard Business
Hours:
8AM - 5PM
Compensation Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annual salary (exempt)
Incentive eligible:
No
Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations and Compliance, the Specialist will be responsible for supporting all
aspects of employee relations at both the corporate and field level, ensuring CJLA compliance with relevant laws and
regulations, and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background
in HR with extensive knowledge of employment law and state regulations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Employee Relations Support
- Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflicts, policy violations, and performance issues.
- Conduct thorough, objective, and confidential investigations into employee complaints or allegations, ensuring timely resolution.
- Provide guidance and coaching to HR Business Partners, managers and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and practices fairly and consistently.
- Support the review, development, and updating of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with legal requirements and company values.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO).
- Monitor workplace practices to ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards.
- Assist with HR Compliance audits and continuous compliance (e.g., local site audits, I-9 audits, leave and workplace accommodation audits).
- Investigate and respond to employee complaints, concerns, and allegations of misconduct and/or policy violations, ensuring thorough and impartial investigations with appropriate resolution and follow-up.
- Document all employee relations cases and investigations in a clear, concise, and legally sound manner.
- Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential records of cases and outcomes.
- Prepare reports and analytics related to ER trends, compliance issues, and risk areas for HR and leadership.
- Recommend proactive strategies to minimize legal exposure and foster a fair, respectful work environment.
- Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to HR compliance, respectful workplace behavior, anti-harassment, and other employee relations topics.
- Educate managers and employees on company policies and legal compliance obligations.
- Monitor trends and developments in employment law and regulatory requirements, and recommend updates and revisions to policies, procedures, and practices to ensure alignment with current best practices and legal standards.
- Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent and equitable employee relations practices.
- Provide support on organizational changes, restructuring efforts, and workforce planning from acompliance perspective.
Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in HR, with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and employment law.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legal requirements in a corporate setting.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in all employee relations and…
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