Compliance Programs Specialist (CAS III)

Stanislaus State•Turlock, CA

About The Position

Full-time position available on or after December 8, 2025 in Human Resources. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Civil Rights, the Compliance Programs Officer plays a key role in ensuring the university meets its legal and policy obligations while promoting accountability, transparency, and equity. This position coordinates and administers compliance activities under state and federal law, as well as CSU policy, across Human Resources and Civil Rights. Key responsibilities include overseeing compliance reporting and policy implementation in areas such as California Public Records Act, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Conflict of Interest, CSU MPP Outside Employment, and other related regulations. The incumbent will compile data, prepare reports, and maintain confidential files related to investigations, subpoenas, and litigation holds; will monitor changes in laws and CSU policies, assist in implementing policy revisions; and will advise university leadership on compliance impacts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, criminal justice, public administration or related field. Related training and/or additional related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of progressively responsible experience working with compliance programs or other relevant state and/or federal regulations, collective bargaining, or policy administration.
Knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, and civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VII, CANRA, PRA, EEO-1, and Conflict of Interest regulations.
Knowledge of Public sector and higher education compliance requirements, particularly within the CSU system.
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration, labor relations, collective bargaining, and meet-and-confer protocols.
Knowledge of compliance program management, records management, and handling of subpoenas and litigation holds.
Knowledge of data management, reporting standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Experienced in researching, interpreting, and applying complex laws, regulations, and policies to practical scenarios.
Experienced in managing multiple compliance processes and competing deadlines.
Experienced in preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation.
Experienced in facilitating and coordinating compliance training and educational programs.
Experienced in using HRIS systems, data reporting tools, and other technology to track and monitor compliance.
Experienced in communicating effectively with diverse campus constituencies, including faculty, staff, administrators, and outside agencies.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality in sensitive matters.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while managing compliance obligations independently.
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make recommendations to leadership.
Ability to adapt to evolving regulations, policies, and organizational needs.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage workload to meet overlapping deadlines.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships while promoting a culture of accountability and transparency.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex data and preparing reports.
Experience working with legal counsel and understanding legal documentation and requirements.
Familiarity with CSU policies, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector labor relations.
Prior experience supporting PRA requests, subpoenas, litigation holds, mandated reporter compliance, EEO-1 reporting, Conflict of Interest filings, and outside employment disclosures.
Proficiency with HRIS and compliance tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance reporting and policy implementation for various Human Resources and Civil Rights laws and policies.
Coordinate intake, tracking, and timely response to PRA requests; ensure records are collected, reviewed, and released in compliance with applicable laws.
Maintain mandated reporter roster, provide training resources, track annual acknowledgments, and support mandated reporting requirements.
Collect and analyze employment data; prepare and submit annual EEO-1 reports; ensure accurate classification and data integrity.
Administer Form 700 process; maintain list of designated employees; track filing compliance; liaise with the FPPC as required.
Oversee disclosure process for outside employment for MPP employees; track and maintain compliance records per CSU policy.
Coordinate with campus counsel and relevant campus departments to process subpoenas and litigation holds; assist in identifying and preserving relevant records, and ensuring timely responses.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all litigation and labor negotiation materials, and serve as document retention coordinator for such records.
Assist in drafting, updating, and disseminating compliance policies and procedures in alignment with CSU systemwide requirements and changes in law.
Monitor legal and regulatory updates to recommend necessary policy adjustments.
Coordinate with other campus departments on campus policies.
Support meet-and-confer processes and contribute to policy updates that strengthen institutional compliance practices.
Coordinate with Labor Relations in recommending management positions with relation to policy development and implementation.
Coordinate and track mandatory compliance training for faculty, staff, and management on PRA, CANRA, EEO-1, Conflict of Interest, Outside Employment, and other compliance topics.
Maintain accurate records of training completion and follow up on deficiencies.
Maintain comprehensive databases for compliance tracking, subpoenas, and litigation holds.
Generate reports for the campus leadership and the CSU Chancellor’s Office relating to campus compliance.
Serve as a liaison between Human Resources, Civil Rights, Labor Relations, Campus Counsel, and other campus departments for coordinated compliance efforts.
Provide administrative and operational support for investigations, audits, litigation responses, and reviews in assigned compliance areas as requested.
Serve on campus committees and workgroups as requested.
Other duties as assigned.