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Human Resources Generalist -Compliance

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ARRT is looking for an experienced HR professional to join our growing Human Resources team working with compliance and regulatory areas.

The position plays a critical role in mitigating organizational risk while supporting an engaged, high-performing workforce aligned with ARRT's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Generalist

· Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and managers, responding to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

· Partner with leaders to provide guidance on employee relations issues and support fair, consistent resolution.

· Administer and support the performance management and merit process, including goal setting, evaluations, corrective actions, and terminations.

· Coach leaders on effective documentation and appropriate handling of performance and conduct issues.

· Identify trends or gaps in performance management or employee relations practices and recommend improvements.

· Partner with the VP of HR to ensure consistent application of progressive discipline practices.

· Support recruitment and selection processes to ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational hiring practices.

· Maintain employment records.

· Prepare employee separation documentation and conduct exit interviews.

· Support HRIS reporting and maintain data integrity.

· Develop and maintain HR templates, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency.

· Assist in the development, delivery, and tracking of compliance and HR training programs.

· Educate managers on employment practices, including exempt vs. non-exempt classifications and multi-state workforce considerations.

· Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing practical, business-aligned HR guidance.

Compliance

· Develop, maintain, and monitor HR’s compliance calendars, regulatory deadlines, required postings, notices, and recurring audits.

· Coordinate and monitor compliance related to employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave programs, and related documentation requirements.

· Manage I-9 compliance, employment authorization verification, reverification requirements, and periodic internal audits.

· Assess and support compliance requirements associated with a multi-state workforce, including wage and hour laws, leave laws, pay transparency requirements, employee notice obligations, etc.

· Develop annual HR audit plans, conduct compliance reviews, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and monitor remediation efforts.

· Develop and present HR compliance metrics trends, audit results, and risks assessments to HR Leadership.

· Support OSHA-related compliance requirements and workplace safety initiatives.

· Draft, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content to ensure alignment with legal requirements and best practices.

· Conduct regular reviews of HR policies and procedures; recommend updates based on regulatory changes, audit findings, or organizational needs.

· Identify employment-related compliance risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.

· Provide clear, well-documented, and legally defensible HR guidance to leaders.

· Advise on compliance matters related to FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, EEO, workers’ compensation, wage and hour laws, and other applicable regulations.

· Monitor legal changes affecting performance management, disciplinary processes, and contractor relationships; update practices accordingly.

· Conduct compliance audits related to personnel files, performance documentation, disciplinary actions, training records, payroll practices, and contractor files.

· Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices to reduce legal and reputational risk.

· Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records in compliance with retention and privacy requirements.

· Oversee record retention and destruction practices in alignment with legal and organizational standards.

· Prepare, analyze, and maintain HR compliance reporting and required filings, including EEO-1 reporting, OSHA reporting, benefits-related reporting, and other federal, state, and local requirements.

· Audit timekeeping and payroll practices to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.

· Support and document workplace investigations, ensuring proper timelines, confidentiality, and record retention.

· Ensure investigations and resulting employment actions comply with employment laws, internal policies, and documentation standards.

· Monitor compliance related to contractor and staffing agency relationships, including worker classification and co-employment risk.

· Ensure appropriate documentation and processes for onboarding, managing, and separating contractors and agency staff.

· Develop compliance dashboards, reporting tools, and process improvements to track risks and support organizational consistency.

· Stay current on employment law developments and assess organizational impact.

Skills and Abilities

· Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and state employment laws.

· Experience conducting HR audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action planning.

· Experience supporting or leading workplace investigations.

· Experience preparing and analyzing HR metrics, compliance reports, and regulatory filings.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret legal and compliance requirements and translate them into clear, practical guidance.

· Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, procedures, and compliance best practices including performance management, corrective action, and workplace investigation standards.

· Ability to assess and mitigate risk related to documentation quality, consistency, and timeliness.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.

· Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and recommendations.

· Ability to understand complex business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective, scalable solutions.

· Ability to identify employment-related risks and recommend practical solutions that balance compliance and business needs.

· Knowledge of audit principles, compliance monitoring techniques, and documentation standards.

· Advanced proficiency analyzing HR data and trends to identify compliance concerns and organizational risks.

· Demonstrated commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

· Ability to maintain accurate records and track multiple deadlines independently.

· Process-driven mindset with experience documenting, standardizing, organizing and continuously improving workflows.

· Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across HR and the broader organization.

· Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to shift priorities and manage multiple projects and compliance deadlines with minimal supervision.

· Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, risk management, Business Administration, or related field

· 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience

3-5 years of direct experience supporting employment law compliance, HR audits, workplace investigations, policy administration, or regulatory compliance programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s degree

· Experience supporting organizational change, policy implementation, or compliance remediation

· Human Resources or compliance certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar)

Physical Demands:

Close Visual Acuity: Preparing and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and extensive reading.

Fingering: Typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.

Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Sedentary Work: Sitting most of the time; occasional walking and standing.

Talking: Spoken word activities can be relayed accurately, loudly, or quickly.

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