Manager/Senior Manager, HR Compliance & Employee Relations

HCVT • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager/Senior Manager of HR Compliance & Employee Relations serves as HCVT’s subject matter expert and day-to-day leader for employment compliance and employee relations. This role leads the firm’s HR employment compliance program across all operating states, with particular depth in California employment requirements, and advises and coaches firm leadership and performance managers on employee relations matters. The position also manages and develops assigned HR team member(s) and contributes to broader HR strategy and initiatives.

The role oversees employment compliance activities, including monitoring legal developments, updating policies and the employee handbook, conducting audits, managing required reporting and workplace postings, supporting privacy and I-9 compliance, coordinating with counsel and local advisors, and implementing compliance training. It also serves as the primary HR advisor on employee relations matters, leads workplace investigations, coaches managers, develops scalable processes, and analyzes trends to identify improvements. The position partners with the Director of Human Resources and other leaders on HR initiatives and annual planning.

HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model for eligible employees, with remote and in-office work based on business needs and team coordination. The arrangement is not guaranteed and may change. The stated salary estimate is $100,000 to $125,000 for the state(s) specified in the posting. Benefits and perks are referenced, with further details directed to the company’s Benefits section.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated depth in employment compliance and employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations, managing PIPs, and advising leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret requirements and translate them into practical HR policies and practices.
• Expertise applying California employment laws and regulations in an HR environment, along with experience supporting employees in a multi-state environment.
• Experience leading end-to-end HR policy development, review, implementation, and communication, including coordination with external employment counsel.
• Demonstrated judgment, composure, professionalism, and discretion in sensitive, complex, or high-conflict employee situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex employment requirements into clear, practical guidance for managers and leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting employees in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New York, and Texas.
• Experience in professional services, including public accounting, legal, consulting, or advisory firm environments.
• Experience coordinating HR matters involving international entities; familiarity with the UK, Armenia, and Singapore is a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification; SPHR or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR compliance management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s employment compliance program across its operating states, with particular expertise in California requirements.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law changes, assess their effects, and lead implementation of necessary changes to policies and practices.
• Lead the annual employee handbook review and update in partnership with external employment counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee required workplace postings and notices at physical offices and electronically, as applicable.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR policies, practices, and employee records, identify compliance gaps, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state employment requirements, including CFRA, FMLA, PAGA, FEHA, pay transparency, and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Oversee applicable federal and state employment reporting, including CRD, BLS, and EEO reporting.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and practices that protect employee information and support privacy requirements, including CCPA, in partnership with Legal, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee I-9 compliance and records management, including work authorization requirements, and coordinate immigration matters with immigration counsel as appropriate.
• Partner with employment counsel on complex compliance and employee relations matters that require legal interpretation or risk assessment.
• Prepare and present compliance updates and reports to senior leadership, including risks, priorities, and recommended action plans.
• Oversee processes and recordkeeping for employee professional licenses and accreditations.
• Coordinate HR compliance matters involving international entities with internal stakeholders and local advisors.
• Identify, implement, and monitor required employment compliance training, including state and federal harassment prevention training.
• Advise firm leadership and performance managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, conflict resolution, and employee separations.
• Provide proactive recommendations to business leaders to promote consistent application of firm policies and practices across offices and remote employee populations.
• Lead workplace investigations into reported violations of firm policies or employment requirements; document findings and recommend corrective action with leadership and counsel, as appropriate.
• Coach and develop performance managers in handling employee relations matters effectively and consistently.
• Develop scalable employee relations processes, documentation, templates, and decision-making frameworks.
• Analyze employee relations trends and recurring issues to identify opportunities for manager education, policy improvements, and organizational interventions.
• Manage and develop assigned HR team member(s), including coaching, workload prioritization, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Collaborate as a member of the HR leadership team and partner on cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Contribute to broader HR strategy and annual planning with the Director of Human Resources and other firm leadership.

Benefits

• The company says it provides a variety of benefits and perks to support a healthy and thriving work environment; details are available in the Benefits section.

What This Job Offers

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