Human Resources Compliance and Audit Specialist

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SUMMARY
The Compliance and Audit Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting Towne Park’s compliance and internal audit functions. This role will be responsible for staying up to date on employment laws and trends, maintaining the company’s employee handbook, conducting audits, reporting identified compliance issues, and partnering with appropriate stakeholders to implement remedial measures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.

Descriptive Statement(s)

Compliance

• Stays up to date on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and human resources best practices and assists with developing, coordinating, and recommending changes for improvement.
• Maintains the company’s employee handbook by coordinating input from appropriate stakeholders and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Reviews mandatory and non-mandatory training programs for compliance with relevant laws, including but not limited to the following topics: anti-harassment, wage and hour, and data privacy.

Audit

• Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to the following areas: wage and hour, timekeeping and payroll practices, meal and rest breaks, and leave programs.
• Identifies discrepancies, risks, and other problems, then prepares audit reports, presenting and explaining findings and recommended corrective measures to upper management.
• Partners with stakeholders and responsible parties to implement recommended corrective measures to resolve problems and any noncompliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, legal studies, or related degree required.
• PHR/SHRM-CP or Certified Internal Auditor certification(s) preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in HR, compliance, and/or audit required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively plan, set priorities, and manage many projects simultaneously while working to meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and various technology applications.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Ability to review company documentation to complete audits in a timely and proficient manner.
• Ability to research various topics as necessary. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SCOPE

Authority to Act:

The job is fairly routine. Incumbent follows established practices and procedures. Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked or verified frequently. Decisions are made within specific operational instructions and departmental guidelines. Errors in judgment could affect the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Budget Responsibility:

The employee has control over resources available only.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for extended periods and may be required to run; walk; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Environment

The majority of work will be performed in a climate-controlled environment but may be exposed to inclement weather and varying degrees of temperatures on occasion.

Travel

Travel of up to 10% may be required.