HR Compliance Specialist
About The Position
MTSI is hiring an experienced HR Compliance Specialist to serve as a dedicated resource on its Human Resources team. The role helps ensure that company policies, processes, and practices align with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. The specialist will support consistent, compliant HR operations across MTSI locations and provide practical guidance to HR professionals and managers. The position covers regulatory monitoring, HR policy and documentation maintenance, employment notices and labor law posters, compliance training, background investigation adjudication, recurring screening processes, compliance audits and reporting, employee relations support, and workplace investigations. The specialist will collaborate with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to identify and resolve compliance gaps, maintain audit-ready records, and mitigate employment-related risk. The position is based at MTSI’s headquarters office and follows a hybrid schedule: on-site Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday. The stated pay range is $95,000 to $125,000 per year. Base pay may vary based on government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive HR compliance experience.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Previous experience managing employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations.
- Experience conducting HR compliance audits and maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.
- Knowledge of background investigation adjudication and recurring screening processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex compliance requirements to HR colleagues and managers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate emerging federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements to HR team members and managers.
- Partner with HR Business Partners to support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations across the United States.
- Review, update, and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, FAQs, and related documentation to reflect current requirements.
- Ensure required new-hire and employee separation notices are distributed in accordance with applicable laws.
- Ensure federal and state labor law posters are current and maintained at MTSI locations.
- Develop and deliver compliance-related training for HR staff and managers as needed.
- Adjudicate background investigations in accordance with applicable laws, requirements, and company procedures.
- Manage recurring background investigation processes, ensuring timely completion, appropriate documentation, and consistent application of requirements.
- Partner with stakeholders to maintain compliant and effective background screening practices.
- Lead HR compliance audits and reviews, including I-9 employment eligibility verification, employment applications, applicant tracking and dispositioning, and recovery of company funds or property from departing employees, as applicable.
- Identify compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and partner with HR stakeholders to support timely resolution.
- Coordinate with third-party compliance vendors to ensure timely completion and submission of annual non-benefits-related compliance reports.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation for audits, internal reviews, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the HRBP team to promote consistent application of HR policies and employment practices.
- Provide support for local employee relations matters as needed.
- Conduct and support workplace investigations objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Serve as a resource for HR colleagues and managers on employment compliance questions and risk mitigation.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
