HR Risk & Compliance Leader

Alternative HR, LLC; Melrose Addition (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

As part of the leadership team, you will coordinate across departments, manage HR programs, and support strategic planning. Applicants should bring strong communication, analytical, and supervisory skills with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Experience in employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, leave management, and policy development.
• Experience with workers' compensation, insurance administration, safety programs, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and administration of HR programs, policies, procedures, and services.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment laws and EEOC regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff on employee relations, compensation, benefits, classifications, and HR policies.
• Interpret and apply employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FLSA, and EEOC requirements.
• Investigate employee concerns and workplace issues, facilitating fair and compliant resolutions.
• Administer performance management processes, including corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary measures.
• Maintain confidential employment records and complete required HR reports, including Maintenance Wage Assessment Summaries.
• Review employment background checks and provide hiring-related recommendations.
• Lead the Safety Committee and promote a culture of workplace safety.
• Coordinate safety meetings, training programs, employee orientations, and required testing programs.
• Administer the organization's drug and alcohol testing program, including post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting employment law, insurance, ACA requirements, and HR systems administration.
• Participate as a member of the management team in organizational planning, budgeting, operations, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as the organization's Information Technology liaison and process HR-related accounts payable.
• Assist with development of the Five-Year Plan, Annual Public Housing Plan, and other agency initiatives.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation for leadership and Board meetings.
• Participate in professional development activities and perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

HR compliance

employee relations

recruitment

benefits administration

leave management

policy development

risk management

safety programs

communication

leadership

HRIS systems

supervisory experience

public housing experience

employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

As part of the leadership team, you will coordinate across departments, manage HR programs, and support strategic planning. Applicants should bring strong communication, analytical, and supervisory skills with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.