Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist – Employment Law Compliance

Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour DOE

Work Environment:
In office

Seeking a knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist focused on Employment Law Compliance to support a diverse client portfolio across multiple states and industries. This role ensures HR practices comply with complex and evolving employment laws such as FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, Title VII, EEOC, wage and hour laws, and pay transparency requirements. The ideal candidate will have multi‑state compliance expertise, exceptional client service skills, and thrive in a dynamic ever evolving environment.

• Serve as the primary compliance resource for multiple client accounts in varied industries.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate updates on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations in conjunction with our multi‑state database of employment laws.
• Develop, review, and update employee handbooks and workplace policies to maintain legal compliance utilizing our access to multiple handbook creators.
• Provide proactive guidance on employee relations, terminations, leave of absence administration, and conflict resolution.
• Assist clients with investigative and compliance‑sensitive matters.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with mandatory reporting such as EEO‑1, OSHA, and others.
• Support new client onboarding, client reviews, and offboarding processes.
• Advise on wage and hour compliance, vacation accruals, and payroll‑related regulations.
• Use HRIS systems (experience with iSolved a plus) to manage compliance tracking and communications.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on HR policies and regulatory changes as needed.

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience focused on employment law and regulatory compliance; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field;
• Professional certifications such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM‑CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple clients or industries simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and compliance tracking tools.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a consultative approach.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

• Policy creation and review experience for small to mid‑sized businesses across various industries.
• Practical interpretation of complex legislation with actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in remote or hybrid client support models.
• Experience with payroll compliance, including regular rate of pay and wage payments.

This role is integral to maintaining client compliance with employment laws in a fast‑changing legal landscape. The successful candidate will be adept at research, advisement, policy updates, and "firefighting" diverse HR issues. Strong organizational abilities and digital documentation management are important.

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Medical Reimbursement
• Paid holidays