Human Resources Compliance Specialist

Kimley-Horn; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Compliance Specialist to join our Orange, California office. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with various employment regulations and managing HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR compliance experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong auditing skills. Kimley-Horn offers a competitive salary between $80,000 to $90,000 and benefits like comprehensive health coverage, exceptional retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant HR compliance experience.
• Experience managing federal and state reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor employment laws for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and submit EEO and other federal/state reports.
• Conduct regular audits on employment disclosures.

Skills

Auditing and assessment skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Confidential information handling

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Compliance Specialist to join our Orange, California (CA) office on our Firmwide HR team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

The HR Compliance Specialist will be involved in a variety of HR initiatives and projects, including Equal Employment Opportunity plans and other federal reporting requirements, regulatory audits, and workplace policy and procedure implementation in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Research, monitor federal, state, and local laws related to various employment and labor issues to stay abreast of changes and regulations and to train regional HR teams accordingly.
• Prepare and submit EEO, Veterans, and other federal and state regulatory reporting.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure all required employment disclosures and notices are provided throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the HR Compliance Specialist and EEO Officer throughout the year to complete reports per contract and client requirements.
• Support the Immigration process and documentation by consulting with an outside Immigration law firm.
• Manage vendor relationships for workplace anti-harassment training, background checks, drug screens, labor law posters, and compliance software, ensuring satisfaction and compliance.
• Address background checks and drug screen inquiries, occasionally assisting with employee relations cases during the adjudication process.
• Maintain Employee Handbook by publishing bi-annual updates and necessary revisions.
• Partner with members of the HR Operations team to ensure consistency and compliance across various HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in subcommittees to review existing processes and implement new processes and procedures for efficiencies and growth.
• Maintain certain information in UKG Pro (HCM); publish reports from UKG Pro for use by marketing teams and others.

Qualifications

• Strong auditing and assessment skills for HR programs and processes.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Effective communication, presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant HR compliance experience.
• Experience in project management and HR procedure implementation.
• Knowledge of HR regulatory and compliance environments, including emerging legislation.
• Experience managing federal and state reporting requirements for federal contractors is a plus.
• International HR compliance experience is a plus.
• Occasional travel required
• Office hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:30am – 11:30am Friday.

Salary Range

$80,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.