HR Compliance Specialist

Here at Global a 1st Flagship Company a woman-owned small business we believe in Commitment Integrity Growth Accountability Respect and Safety . As a trusted Department of the Navy Prime Contractor since 1964 we provide Marine Support Services and Emergency Management solutions supporting critical operations across the United States.

We are looking for an experienced HR Compliance Specialist to join our Corporate HR team in Irvine California. Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager this individual contributor will monitor employment requirements analyze HR data prepare regulatory reports and help translate legal and policy requirements into consistent workflows. You will partner with HR leadership and other departments to identify compliance gaps recommend improvements and track corrective actions. This opportunity is well suited to an HR professional who enjoys working with data reviewing details researching requirements and building processes that support employees and the organization.

What Youll Be Doing

• Conduct HR compliance audits: Review personnel files Form I-9 documentation payroll records and benefits administration records to identify discrepancies and evaluate compliance with applicable requirements and company policies.

• Track findings and improvements: Document audit results recommend corrective actions and follow up with responsible teams to ensure issues are addressed.

• Monitor employment requirements: Research changes to federal state and local employment laws and summarize their potential impact for HR leadership.

• Support policies and procedures: Help draft update and implement employee handbooks HR standard operating procedures forms and compliance workflows.

• Prepare regulatory reporting: Compile validate and prepare required reports including EEO-1 and VETS-4212 filings and coordinate with Safety on applicable OSHA records and reporting.

• Analyze HR data: Use HRIS reports and Excel to identify trends reconcile information track compliance metrics and prepare clear summaries for leadership.

• Coordinate compliance training: Administer and track required training including anti-harassment data privacy and safety programs maintaining accurate completion records.

• Assist with investigations and agency inquiries: Gather records organize documentation and conduct research under the direction of HR leadership.

• Maintain confidential records: Protect sensitive employee information and support consistent documentation record retention and readiness for audits across company locations.

What Youll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Legal Studies or a related field.

• 35 years of progressive Human Resources experienc e with a dedicated focus on HR compliance employment law or HR auditing.

• Working knowledge of core employment requirements including FLSA FMLA ADA Title VII and Form I-9 verification.

• Understanding of applicable federal state and local employment requirements including California employment practices.

• Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workday or UKG and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies in records data and policy language.

• Ability to research regulatory requirements and communicate findings clearly.

• Strong organizational skills sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR SHRM-CP Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or a related professional certification.

• Experience supporting employment compliance across multiple states or geographic regions.

• Experience preparing EEO-1 VETS-4212 or other employer compliance reports.

Global a 1st Flagship Company is an E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability .

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