HR Compliance Manager Job at Harris County in Houston
Harris County, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
About Harris County Housing & Community Development:
Harris County Housing & Community Development provides life-enhancing projects and programs to residents of Harris County. Our services include spurring community investment through the provision of homebuying programs, partnering with community members and housing developers to build diverse housing options that uplift communities and offer other assistance that support community building.
HR Compliance Manager Overview:
Under broad supervision, The HR Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s human resources policies, procedures, and programs comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. The role involves maintaining an up-to-date understanding of compliance issues, reviewing internal HR procedures, and collaborating with legal and HR teams to mitigate risks. This individual plays a critical role in supporting a fair and equitable workplace.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance: Provides consultation and support to departments and employees regarding complex employee and interpretation of County policies and procedures, and applicable regulations and laws, including complying with the FMLA, ADA, and FLSA; prepares and maintains FMLA leave for HRRM staff and when necessary, other county departments; provides coaching, guidance, and hands-on support with issues related to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), resolutions for performance management challenges, corrective actions, and policy interpretation. Oversees the County's TWC unemployment claims and ADA complaints; serves as the County's ADA coordinator resolving employee complaints, issues, and concerns regarding employment practices originating from various sources.
Policy Development and Implementation: Researches, develops, revises and manages various county and departmental policies, such as the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures and HCD Employee Handbook are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and standards; engages and collaborates with Division heads to ensure all county policies, as well as other programs, initiatives, and processes are reviewed, well-integrated, effectively communicated, and applied in a manner that supports department needs and county objectives; keeps abreast of regulatory developments and evolving best practices in compliance control.
Training and Education: Design and deliver compliance training for employees, managers, and HR personnel to ensure understanding and adherence to policies and regulations. Keep the organization informed about new developments in employment laws and regulations through regular communication.
Risk Management: Reviews county department operations, policies, and procedures to identify hidden risks or nonconformity issues and implements changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
Investigations and Dispute Resolution: Partner with HRRM to conduct investigations of workplace complaints and allegations related to discrimination, including sexual harassment, accessibility issues, retaliation, and policy violations in compliance with the Harris County Non-Discrimination Policy, Title VII, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Conduct internal investigations related to employee relations; tasks include completing and resolving employee grievances and related complaints.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with departments such as HRRM, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment on compliance matters.
Compensation & Benefits Administration: Manage compensation programs, maintain salary steps, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. Oversee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in HR operations, with at least three (3) years focused on HR compliance, employee relations, or policy management within a complex organization.
Minimum two (2) years of management experience leading an HR team or compliance-focused unit.
Licensure:
Valid Texas driver’s license (upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Familiarity with HR best practices, compliance frameworks, and regulatory updates.
Understanding of ADA coordination and FMLA administration.
Strong policy development and implementation skills.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve issues and improve compliance processes.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
A master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) is preferred.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular | Full-Time
This is a full-time position with the typical work hours of Monday Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.
Work Environment:
This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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