HR Compliance Lead

Compliance Lead - Eatn Park Hospitality Group

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow Do you want to join a fun supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships At Eatn Park Hospitality Group weve been creating smiles since 1949one guest one meal and one team member at a time. Now were searching for a Compliance Lead to join our Eatn Park Hospitality Group team.

Eatn Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span more than a dozen states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose to Create a Smile guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

WHY YOULL LOVE THIS ROLE

As a Compliance Lead youll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Heres what you can expect:

The Compliance Lead serves as a trusted advisor and compliance resource to partners across the organization regarding human resources related matters. This role partners with Legal Human Resources Operations Safety & Risk and other stakeholders to proactively identify compliance risks implement practical solutions and create resources that support consistent and compliant business practices. The Compliance Lead is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining programs policies and processes that ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulatory requirements. This role also leads enterprise compliance initiatives policy management government reporting activities audits and training programs that promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

• Partners with Labor & Employment Counsel to monitor review and assess new and amended federal state and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates legal developments and recommends practical business solutions to support compliance while meeting operational needs.
• Leads enterprise implementation of compliance-related changes including communications training materials job aids and management resources.
• Serves as a compliance resource to leaders and Human Resources stakeholders by providing guidance regarding employment laws policies and best practices.
• Leads complex investigations by conducting research gathering documentation analyzing findings and recommending outcomes.

Policy Management

• Develops drafts and maintains company policies and related compliance resources partnering closely with Legal Human Resources Safety & Risk and other stakeholders to ensure policies are practical effective and aligned with business needs.
• Oversees the development maintenance and annual review of employee handbooks and state-specific policies ensuring all policies remain consistent and aligned with legal requirements and company practices.
• Develops enterprise-wide compliance communications to support awareness and adoption of policy and process changes.
• Partners with Legal Human Resources and Learning to create effective and efficient manager-facing guidance toolkits FAQs trainings and reference materials related to employment compliance and workplace practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• Oversees compliance-related recordkeeping obligations and workplace posting requirements
• Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of reports including EEO-1 and other federal state and local reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with Legal on responses to regulatory inquiries audits and compliance-related requests from government agencies.

Audits and Risk Management

• Leads internal compliance audits and assessments to evaluate adherence to employment laws company policies and regulatory requirements analyzing the findings to identify areas of risk and partner with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Monitors compliance trends and develops recommendations to strengthen organizational compliance capabilities.
• Supports enterprise risk mitigation efforts through proactive identification and resolution of compliance concerns.

Strategic Leadership

• Conducts compliance trend analyses and identifies opportunities to strengthen organizational compliance practices.
• Exercises independent judgment to develop recommendations and implementation strategies to improve and refine practices that elevate compliance capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the enterprise to design and implement solutions that reduce risk and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Stays current on emerging employment law developments compliance trends and industry best practices to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Leads special projects and enterprise initiatives related to compliance governance and risk management.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

Were searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every addition to aligning to our values youll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration Legal Studies or a related field OR any similar combination of education and experience.
• 7 or more years of progressive experience in Human Resources compliance employment law risk management employee relations or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of federal state and local employment laws and regulations including experience interpreting and applying legal requirements in a multi-state environment.
• Experience developing implementing and administering policies compliance programs audits and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with diverse stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate complex compliance concepts into practical business guidance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify risks develop solutions and manage competing priorities.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives from development through implementation.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Self-motivated work style with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with HRIS platforms compliance systems or case management tools preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight when needed across the ENPHG geographic footprint.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments both at work and at home.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times and hybrid eligibility.
• Health and Well-Being: Medical dental vision life insurance and 401(k) Paid Time Off.
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
• Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands.

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Eatn Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.