HR Generalist 3

Job Title: HR Compliance Program Manager
Location: San Diego California 92130

The Human Resource Compliance Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing enterprise-wide HR compliance programs to ensure adherence with federal state and local employment laws and regulations across the United States. This role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HR Legal Talent Acquisition and management on employment compliance matters including EEO obligations immigration-related employment authorization requirements accommodations and policy governance.

Working independently with minimal supervision the role develops implements monitors and continuously improves compliance programs that mitigate risk support business objectives and promotes a culture of integrity and accountability. While this position has no direct reports it exercises significant influence across the organization and leads cross-functional initiatives to achieve compliance objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Employment Law & Compliance Programs : Monitor federal state and local employment law developments and assess organizational impact. Partner with Legal HR and business partners to implement compliance-related policy process and procedure updates. Provide guidance and consultation regarding employment-related laws regulations policies and compliance obligations.


• R egul atory Notices & Compliance Communications : manage enterprise distribution and compliance with required federal and state employment notices and postings. Maintain processes supporting electronic and physical notice distribution through Workday LMS platforms onboarding systems and third-party vendors. Administer programs related to Wage Theft Protection Notices and other legally mandated associate communications.


• I -9 & Employment Authorization Compliance : Leads and oversees Clients enterprise-wide Form I-9 and employment authorization program for U.S. and Puerto Rico associates. Develops and maintains policies procedures training auditing reporting and governance processes to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Provides training and guidance to 100 internal I-9 Agents HR partners and business stakeholders. Monitors evolving immigration laws and employment authorization requirements advises on compliance risks and leave-related actions when work authorization is unavailable and partners with immigration SMEs and legal counsel as needed. Leads I-9 due diligence activities related to mergers acquisitions restructurings and divestitures while influencing stakeholders to maintain consistent and compliant practices across the organization.


• Accommodation & Work Restrictions : Facilitate the ADA PWFA and religious accommodation interactive process. Evaluate accommodation requests and coordinate with associates managers HR Legal healthcare providers and third-party administrators. Assess reasonable accommodation options and undue hardship considerations. Provide guidance on work restrictions and return-to-work planning.


• Audits Training & Continuous Improvement : Leads and/or actively participates in HR compliance audits and projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Develop and deliver compliance training support EEO compliance education identifies process improvement and automation opportunities and drives initiatives such as HR policy harmonization and internal and external I-9 audits.
  Professional Development: Maintain expertise through professional development and industry participation e.g. participation/leadership in relevant professional groups associations continuing education.
  

  Essential Behavioral Competencies

  Demonstrate ethics integrity and professionalism

  Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.

  Exercises sound judgment and discretion with sensitive matters

  Excellent communication (written and oral) facilitation and collaboration skills.

  Detail oriented with a commitment to compliance and follow-through.

  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

  Maintains confidentiality and handles information appropriately
  
  

  Basic Qualifications: (required)

  
  
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Legal Studies or related field
  
  
  • 5-7 years experience in Human Resources Compliance or employment law
  
  
  • regulations and programs within large multi-establishment corporate environment.
  
  
  • 5 years of experience leading HR- related projects or programs in a complex multi-site organization.
  
  
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ADA PWFA FMLA STD Title VII Section 503 VEVRAA Form I-9 and E-Verify EEO Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) State employment law compliance and related requirement
• • Preferred Qualifications

  PHR SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

  Experience supporting audits mergers acquisitions or divestitures.

  Experience with HRIS case management and leave management platforms.