Human Resources Compliance Administrator

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Santa Barbara is seeking an HR Compliance & Risk Administrator to support compliance, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives across the organization. You will coordinate OSHA/Safety activities, maintain regulatory records, assist with leave administration (FMLA/CFRA), and collaborate with departments to implement policy updates while minimizing risk.

The role emphasizes customer service and accurate documentation to ensure consistent application of

Qualifications

• Experience with FMLA/CFRA and workers' compensation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local HR regulations.
• Strong records management and audit coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee leaves of absence (FMLA/CFRA) and workers' compensation.
• Maintain compliance records and assist audits.
• Assist in safety programs, OSHA/Safety Committee meetings, and training.
• Liaise with management, employees, insurers, and regulators to implement policy updates.

Skills

HR compliance

Risk management

Workplace safety

Audits

Leave administration

Policies & procedures

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The HR Compliance & Risk Administrator is responsible for supporting HR compliance, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives to ensure adherence to federal, state, and company regulations. This role oversees risk-related administrative functions, supports leave administration as needed, maintains compliance records, conducts audits, and partners with internal departments to promote a safe, compliant, and well-governed workplace. The position provides a high level of customer service while minimizing organizational risk and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.

HR Compliance & Risk Administration

• Coordinates employee work injuries, vehicle accidents, and company equipment incidents, ensuring timely reporting and documentation.
• Maintains compliance-related records, reports, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists in conducting internal audits of HR processes, personnel files, safety records, and employment documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitors changes in employment laws and regulations and assists with implementing updates to policies, procedures, and practices.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize organizational risk and recommends improvements to workplace safety, compliance, and operational practices.
• Acts as a liaison between management, employees, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Coordinates and hosts OSHA/Safety Committee meetings and supports safety training initiatives and recognition programs.
• Assists with investigations involving workplace incidents, policy violations, and compliance-related matters.

Leave & Workers' Compensation Administration

• Coordinates the administration and tracking of employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, Workers' Compensation, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves.
• Ensures required documentation, timelines, benefits coordination, and return-to-work processes are administered accurately and compliantly.