HR Compliance Specialist

Global 1st Flagship • Irvine, CA

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Global – a 1st Flagship Company is seeking an experienced HR Compliance Specialist to join its Corporate HR team in Irvine, California. This individual contributor reports to the Sr. HR Manager and monitors employment requirements, analyzes HR data, prepares regulatory reports, and translates legal and policy requirements into consistent workflows. The role partners with HR leadership and other departments to identify compliance gaps, recommend improvements, and track corrective actions.

The position involves auditing personnel, payroll, Form I-9, and benefits records; researching employment-law changes; supporting HR policies and procedures; preparing regulatory filings; analyzing HRIS data; coordinating compliance training; assisting with investigations and agency inquiries; and maintaining confidential records and audit readiness across company locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a dedicated focus on HR compliance, employment law, or HR auditing.
• Working knowledge of core employment requirements, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and Form I-9 verification.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements, including California employment practices.
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms such as ADP, Workday, or UKG, and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in records, data, and policy language.
• Ability to research regulatory requirements and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SHRM-CP, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or a related professional certification.
• Experience supporting employment compliance across multiple states or geographic regions.
• Experience preparing EEO-1, VETS-4212, or other employer compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HR compliance audits of personnel files, Form I-9 documentation, payroll records, and benefits administration records to identify discrepancies and evaluate compliance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Document audit results, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with responsible teams to ensure issues are addressed.
• Research changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and summarize potential impacts for HR leadership.
• Help draft, update, and implement employee handbooks, HR standard operating procedures, forms, and compliance workflows.
• Compile, validate, and prepare regulatory reports, including EEO-1 and VETS-4212 filings, and coordinate with Safety on applicable OSHA records and reporting.
• Use HRIS reports and Excel to identify trends, reconcile information, track compliance metrics, and prepare summaries for leadership.
• Administer and track required training, including anti-harassment, data privacy, and safety programs, and maintain accurate completion records.
• Gather records, organize documentation, and conduct research to assist with investigations and agency inquiries under the direction of HR leadership.
• Protect sensitive employee information and support consistent documentation, record retention, and audit readiness across company locations.

What This Job Offers

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