Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, manage, and submit recurring regulatory and agency reports (10+ monthly reports), ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Own mandated employment-related filings and reporting obligations, including but not limited to EEO-1 reporting, ACA benefits reporting, and other federal or state workforce compliance requirements.
• Audit employee status changes, including part-time to full-time transitions, to ensure compliance with ACA eligibility, benefits enrollment, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance calendars, track deadlines, submission requirements, and support documentation for audits and inquiries.
• Review, update, and maintain employee handbook content and company-wide policies to ensure alignment with current employment laws and regulatory guidance.
• Partner with internal departments to review proposed policies, procedures, and operational changes that involve employment law or compliance considerations.
• Respond to internal and external compliance inquiries, audits, or agency requests by gathering documentation and coordinating responses.
• Identify compliance gaps or process improvement opportunities and elevate risks or recommendations to Compliance or HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate records within designated HR and compliance systems and ensure documentation meets internal and external standards.
• Exercise sound judgment, attention to detail, and discretion while handling confidential information and sensitive data.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, compliance, or a related field required (or equivalent professional experience).
• 4+ years of experience in HR compliance, regulatory reporting, or a related compliance-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience managing recurring regulatory or agency reporting obligations with strict deadlines.
• Working knowledge of employment-law-related compliance requirements, including ACA, EEO reporting, and workforce recordkeeping.
• Strong analytical and auditing skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes and explain compliance requirements to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn and navigate HRIS, payroll, benefits, and compliance systems.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and company information.