Human Resources Compliance Specialist

BRONCO WINE • CA

97d • $27 - $32

About The Position

The Human Resources Compliance Specialist is responsible for documentation governance of the organization’s HR policies, practices, and processes are compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This role partners closely with HR leadership, managers, and legal teams to monitor compliance, conduct audits, mitigate risk, and provide training as needed. The HR Compliance Specialist is a subject matter expert who ensures the company maintains a culture of integrity, accountability, and legal adherence while supporting overall business goals.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of HR experience with strong focus on compliance or policy administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and California employment laws (if position is based in CA).
• Excellent knowledge of HR policies, practices, and compliance requirements.
• Must possess excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safety rules and safe work habits.
• Understanding of Bronco procedures and policies.
• Organization skills.
• Ability to conduct and manage experiments, including reporting the results, in relation to wine quality.

Responsibilities

• Roll out and facilitate new HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Audit, Post and update regulatory changes (EEOC, DOL, OSHA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, FEHA, wage & hour, etc.) and advise leadership on necessary updates.
• Documentation governance of company policies across departments and locations.
• Conduct internal audits of HR files, I-9 forms, EEO records, timekeeping, wage and hour practices, and employee documentation.
• Support and audit HR Team to ensure compliance with compensation, benefits, and leave regulations.
• Prepare compliance reports for leadership and external agencies (EEO-1, OSHA logs, ACA reporting, etc.).
• Monitor and audit employee timecards for compliance with wage and hour regulations, including overtime, shift differentials, and rest periods.
• Communicate with payroll and supervisors to resolve wage and hour issues promptly.
• Track, monitor, and document meal and rest break compliance in accordance with California and federal labor laws.
• Generate compliance reports and follow up on violations, including entering justifications for exceptions.
• Draft, process, and maintain disciplinary action forms (verbal, written, final, and termination notices) in coordination with HR leadership.
• Ensure disciplinary actions are consistent with company policy, legally defensible, and properly documented.
• Track and maintain disciplinary records within HRIS or employee personnel files.
• Support HR leadership during internal audits of wage and hour, timekeeping, and employee relations cases.
• Maintain compliance trackers and logs related to corrective actions, policy exceptions, and break violations.
• Assist in preparing compliance metrics and reports for leadership.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding compliance questions, timekeeping policies, and disciplinary action standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary Range: $27.99 - $32.58 Hourly

What This Job Offers