HR Compliance Specialist

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Austin, TX

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Compliance Specialist reports to the Program Manager, People Services and Analytics and serves as a compliance-focused resource within the Employee Resource Center (ERC). This role responds to Tier 1 People & Culture inquiries and owns routine compliance activities while also performing transactional responsibilities across ERC operations. The HR Compliance Specialist applies employment policies in routine and moderately complex matters, ensures documentation integrity and provides guidance on processes and compliance standards. The Advisor II exercises professional judgment while promoting consistency, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field is required. Additional related experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis up to four years.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible HR experience, including compliance and exposure to employee relations.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook, or similar software
• Working knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong professional judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive working relationships across departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactional accuracy in employment verifications, unemployment documentation, motor vehicle record check processes, and related ERC activities.
• Receive and respond to Tier 1 People & Culture inquiries related to policies, procedures, benefits, compliance requirements, and general programs.
• Monitor compliance integrity across ERC activities and identify gaps requiring corrective action.
• Oversee employee records management ensuring compliance and an audit-ready state.
• Conduct documentation reviews to ensure adherence to established policies and audit standards.
• Support immigration documentation tracking and related compliance processes as directed.
• Interpret and apply policies in routine and moderately complex matters and ensure consistent application of procedures.
• Assist in providing routine guidance to leaders on progressive discipline processes and documentation requirements.
• Assist in drafting corrective action documentation and related communications.
• Support investigation preparation activities, including documentation gathering and case organization.
• Draft and revise standard operating procedures and process documentation to improve clarity and operational consistency.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies and reporting concerns.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level