Human Resources Compliance Specialist | Full Time Days | Concord Hospital

Summary

The Human Resource Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that CHHS human resources practices adhere to all legal requirements including local state and federal employment laws and regulations. This role requires an in-depth understanding of labor law risk management and compliance requirements related to employment in healthcare. The HR Compliance Specialist works closely with legal teams HR professionals and senior management to create and enforce policies and procedures that align with our core values minimize legal risks and maintain an ethical workplace.

Education

A Bachelors degreein Human Resources Business Administration or a related field required. A Masters degree in a relevant subject area is highly preferred.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in human resources legal compliance or a related field. Experience working in healthcare or law firm experience working with healthcare clients preferred.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of labor and employment laws including FLSA ADA FMLA OSHA EEO Title VII and other relevant laws.

• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and compliance tracking tools.

• Understanding of regulatory agencies and reporting requirements.

Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ability to review complex legal documents policies and contracts for compliance.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting policies training materials and providing legal advice to management and HR teams.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex legal and HR challenges and offer practical solutions.

• Ethical Judgment: Sound ethical judgment when handling sensitive information and resolving disputes.

Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring:

• With support of the HR Leadership team ensure the CHHS complies with all federal state and local labor and employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant regulations.

• Conduct annual DNV DHHS and CMS risk analysis and work collaboratively to create strategies to mitigate risks

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop review and revise CHHS HR policies and practices to comply with applicable labor laws and legal standards

Risk Management and Auditing:

• Conduct regular audits of HR practices and CHHS records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Identify potential risks and collaborate with HR and CHHS leaders to create mitigation strategies to reduce risks.

• With support of the HR Leadership team prepare for and participate in external audits or inspections from regulatory bodies like the Department of Labor (DOL) or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others.

Training and Education:

• Design and implement training programs for managers and HR professionals on compliance topics such as workplace harassment discrimination prevention labor law requirements and employee rights.

• Support and coordinate the planning and facilitation of New Employee Orientation.

Recordkeeping and Documentation:

• Monitors for accurate and complete records for compliance purposes including personnel files benefit documentation wage and hour records and training logs.

• Ensure proper documentation for audits and compliance reporting requirements.

• Works with outside counsel on the creation and analysis of the annual Affirmative Action Plan and communicate goals established.

• Submit required reports to government agencies (e.g. EEO-1 reports OSHA logs wage data reports) in a timely manner.

Collaborate with Other Departments:

• Work with other departments (such as finance risk management and operations) to ensure HR compliance across all aspects of CHHS.

• Provide guidance and support legal considerations for HR decisions and business operations.

Employee Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities await you when you join our team.

• Health insurance and dental benefit
  • Available to full-time (30 hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)
• Wellness programs
• Life/LTD insurance
• 403B retirement savings account with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site childcare
• Complimentary on-site employee fitness center
• Paid time off
• Career development
• Employee Activities Committee
• Military Program (offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services)
  • Streamlined military leave process
  • Enhanced military leave policy
  • Enrichments to benefits and paid-time-off
  • Organizational resources committed to employees and their families
  • Education for employees and managers
  • Recognition of service

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin age marital status genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

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Physical and Work Environment Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is SEDENTARY. The employee must regularly lift carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds frequently lift carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds and occasionally lift carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to hear sit walk and speak. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.