Human Resources Compliance Manager

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Compliance Manager supports the HR Operations function by ensuring compliance with internal program guidelines and federal, state, and local requirements. The role advances JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values by managing employment compliance programs, monitoring regulatory changes, maintaining audit readiness and controls, and translating requirements into practical HR processes. The position also partners with Legal, HR Operations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Safety, and business leaders, and supports compliance across employee lifecycle activities. The role includes managing and developing team members, coordinating work and schedules, assessing work quality, and supporting employee performance and development.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Negotiation skills, proactive communication, and the ability to communicate issues with a no-surprises approach while sustaining independent views.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate within and across teams.
Problem-solving ability and urgency in driving results.
Professionalism, integrity, discretion, and leadership skills.
Ability to organize and lead multiple concurrent initiatives through successful completion.
Listening skills.
Ability to quickly solve complex problems, adapt to change and dynamic situations, and be proactive and resourceful.
Ability to assess situations and make sound recommendations, with organizational awareness and confidence speaking to large groups.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
8+ years of experience in Human Resources compliance management (preferred).
5+ years of experience with employment law compliance (preferred).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
8+ years’ experience in Human Resources compliance management.
5+ years’ experience with employment law compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage HR compliance programs covering federal, state, and local employment requirements, including regulatory monitoring, workplace postings, employee notices, documentation, and audit readiness.
Serve as an advanced subject matter expert for Form I-9 and E-Verify, including complex cases, audits, issue resolution, recordkeeping, and stakeholder training.
Manage pre-employment compliance programs, including background screening and drug testing, vendor coordination, documentation, escalation, and adherence to requirements.
Oversee continuous Motor Vehicle Record monitoring for driving-designated roles, including alerts, documentation, escalations, and coordination with HR, Safety, and business stakeholders.
Monitor changes in employment regulations and coordinate updates to HR policies, practices, processes, systems, forms, postings, and employee communications.
Maintain and strengthen compliance controls through reviews and audits, risk and gap identification, remediation coordination, and sustainable process improvements.
Partner with Legal, HR Operations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Safety, and business leaders to implement consistent processes and develop compliance resources, training, and guidance.
Support compliance for onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, records management, contingent workforce administration, and employee lifecycle transactions.
Identify compliance risks, data discrepancies, process gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization, and controls.
Develop training materials, reference guides, and process documentation that promote compliant HR practices and continuous improvement.
Foster teamwork and collaboration, communicate goals, motivate team performance, facilitate meetings, and recognize accomplishments.
Assess and manage the quality of team work; manage scheduling, assignments, goals, and resources.
Participate in talent management activities, including performance management, feedback, recruiting and staffing, employee learning and development, and addressing employee relations risks and issues.
Coach employees and support their performance, learning, and career development; address obstacles and escalated issues.
Support organizational change initiatives and model positive approaches to adapting to change.