Compliance Specialist (Senior HR)

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Position Overview:

Legal HR – Policy Audit Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Review & Audit:

• Conduct periodic audits of existing HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Identify discrepancies, outdated clauses, or compliance risks, and recommend appropriate updates or changes.

• Compliance Monitoring:

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes related to labor and employment law, and proactively incorporate updates into company policies.
• Work closely with the legal team to interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements to HR processes.

• Policy Development & Standardization:

• Draft, review, and standardize HR policies and SOPs across all business units to ensure clarity, legal compliance, and organizational consistency.
• Support new policy creation in line with company objectives and legal standards.

• Internal Collaboration & Advisory:

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and Internal Audit to ensure cohesive policy implementation and audit readiness.
• Act as a subject matter expert to HR teams and business units on policy interpretation and compliance concerns.

• Training & Communication:

• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on HR policies and compliance requirements.
• Ensure effective communication of policy changes to employees and management.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of all policy reviews, changes, and audits conducted.
• Provide regular reports to leadership on policy compliance status and risks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or LLB/LLM preferred).
• 4–6 years of experience in HR compliance, legal HR, or policy audit roles.
• Solid understanding of labor laws, employment regulations, and HR compliance frameworks.
• Experience in policy drafting, compliance audits, and working with legal teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., fintech, tech).
• Familiarity with ISO audits, internal controls, or risk assessments is a plus.