HR Compliance Specialist - Kansas City
About The Position
MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional HR Compliance Specialist - Kansas City to join our Human Resources team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility. If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you. This position is based onsite at 800 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, and will provide support to surrounding areas, including Springfield, MO.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience in HR Compliance, HR Generalist, or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels.
- Strong verbal and written communication are essential.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are a valuable asset.
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal investigations to determine violations of company policies or procedures.
- Draft summaries to finalize internal investigations.
- Manage and maintain state, federal, and agency leave requests and records related to FMLA, PWFA, and similar regulations.
- Manage and maintain employee accommodation requests following ADA requirements.
- Must ensure that all policies and procedures are followed.
- Respond to Unemployment Insurance (UI) inquiries and maintain detailed records on hearing outcomes.
- Review HR agency documents for accuracy before submission.
- Assist with quarterly DOL and annual EEOC reporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
- Employee store discount
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Schedules
- Career Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
