Human Resources & Compliance Specialist

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Position Purpose Summary: The Human Resources & Compliance Specialist provides strategic oversight of all HR functions to support the mission and goals of KIHS. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, drives organizational effectiveness through the implementation of HR systems and policies, and leads a diverse HR team in delivering high-quality services to the campus community. The specialist develops and manages talent acquisition strategies, employee relations, benefits programs, and performance management, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment. Serving as the primary liaison for labor relations and workplace accommodations, this position plays a key role in aligning HR practices with institutional priorities and promoting a positive organizational culture. We operate in compliance with Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) standards, COMAR, federal and state employment laws, Medicaid requirements, and CARF accreditation standards. Essential Duties Run HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and retention. Ensure compliance with federal and Maryland employment laws. Uphold compliant personnel files and HR policies. Oversee credentialing, licensure, and training. Serve as authority on COMAR OMHC regulations. Align with CARF accreditation preparation and audits. Ensure HIPAA workforce compliance and training. Uphold compliance with BHA staffing requirements. Responsibilities The Human Resource & Compliance Specialist also possesses an extensive and up-to-date understanding of federal and state employment laws to advise leadership with solutions for human resources issues and evolving organizational needs Additionally, they spearhead the implementation of an HRIS or similar system to facilitate processes and provide comprehensive data and reports on HR activities Leads a staff of managerial, professional, and clerical employees responsible for providing all HR services to the campus community Develops methods for collecting feedback internally on program satisfaction and modifies programs as needed Utilizes available technology to maximize operational efficiencies and provide enhanced delivery of HR services to the campus community Acts as a liaison in assisting employees with workplace accommodations under federal and local disability laws Manages, tracks, and ensures compliance with all Affi…? Works closely with the Compliance Officer on related matters Develops, implements, and manages all HR policies in a consistent and fair method Designs recruitment strategies with campus administrators to encourage highly qualified individuals to apply for faculty and staff vacancies Provides guidance to hiring managers and search committees with the interview and selection process Facilitates communications between and among employees and management including counseling, conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and team building Monitors the annual review process to verify that all employees receive performance evaluations Plans new employee orientation programs to foster a positive attitude toward the KIHS’s mission, while introducing new personnel to important institutional policies Serves as the KIHS’s primary contact for all labor relations issues and union negotiations Provides high-quality, accessible benefit programs for affordable employees, reflect the organization’s identity, and support employees in balancing work and family responsibilities Works with the Public Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, General Counsel, and Risk Management offices to provide employees with a safe and effective workplace Prepares and manages the annual budgets for the HR office and benefits programs Performs other related duties as assigned by the CEO Required Education and Licensing A master's degree is required, but material, demonstrated successful experience may #J-18808-Ljbffr K&I Healthcare Services, LLC