HR Compliance Specialist II

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•New, KY

13d•$70,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Compliance Specialist II serves as the primary regional based subject matter expert for wage and hour compliance, timekeeping administration, and payroll governance across multi-state operations. Acting as a critical liaison between Legal, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance and Operations, this role ensures the consistent application of federal, state, and local labor laws through proactive auditing, risk assessment, corrective action management, and operational guidance.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in workforce compliance, payroll administration, human resources, payroll, time and attendance, or workforce management or related field required.
Working knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), prevailing wage requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws governing wage and hour practices.
Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations, assess risk, and apply compliance requirements within a dynamic operational environment.
Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate impacts, and recommend sustainable solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Proven project management and organizational capabilities, including managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in reviewing records, analyzing data, and maintaining documentation.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions regarding compliance matters and operational risk.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
Experience working with timekeeping systems, payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and workforce management applications.
High School Diploma Required

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive monthly audits of timekeeping, scheduling, and payroll records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, collective bargaining agreements where applicable, and company policies.
Evaluate manager-initiated timekeeping adjustments, including punch edits, overrides, missed punches, retroactive entries, and exception handling, to identify compliance risks and ensure accurate employee compensation.
Audit meal and rest period compliance, attestation records, and related documentation to proactively identify trends, mitigate risk, and support corrective action efforts.
Serve as the primary compliance resource and escalation point for assigned region operational leaders regarding complex scheduling practices, overtime management, pay adjustments, and workforce administration issues.
Lead the implementation and operationalization of changes in labor and employment regulations, including state and municipal wage laws, predictive scheduling requirements, and other emerging statutory obligations.
Design and deliver mandatory training sessions for frontline managers and supervisors on FLSA requirements, off-the-clock work prevention, and state meal/rest break regulations.
Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to leaders on compliant timecard approval practices, documentation requirements, and workforce management processes.
Initiate and lead investigations related to wage and hour concerns, payroll discrepancies, scheduling complaints, and labor compliance violations, ensuring appropriate resolution and documentation.
Partner with Legal, Human Resources, Payroll, and Operations to support regulatory audits, agency inquiries, litigation support activities, and administrative claims by preparing analyses, documentation, and corrective action recommendations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
401k program offered!
Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!