HR Compliance and Program Manager - Military veterans preferred

RS&H, Inc.


HR Compliance and Program Manager

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Job ID: 2025-7086
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources Operations
Remote Associate Location

Overview

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

RS&H is currently seeking a HR Compliance and Program Manager. This is a remote-based position.  

Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for overseeing overall HR programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing key HR projects, developing and implementing HR programs, and fostering strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and a strong understanding of HR practices and regulations.

Essential Functions:

1. Compliance Management:

• • Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and HR regulations.
  • Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and handbooks to align with legal requirements and best practices.
  • Conduct regular audits of HR processes and practices to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and audits.
  • Oversee State and Federal regulatory filings

1. Project Management:

• • Establish and maintain the HR Project Management Office (PMO) framework, including best practices, tools, and methodologies for managing HR initiatives.
  • Lead HR projects, including system implementations, workforce planning, compliance, and audits.
  • Create and manage project governance, including defining roles, responsibilities, and approval processes.
  • Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
  •  Provide centralized reporting on project status, risks, and milestones for leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate project prioritization and resource allocation across HR initiatives to align with organizational goals.
  • Ensure that lessons learned from completed projects are documented and incorporated into future initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives with organizational priorities.

1. Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• • Build and maintain strong relationships with external HR vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met.
  • Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts to maximize value and minimize organizational risk.
  • Serve as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.

1. Program Development and Implementation:

• • Design and implement HR programs, including relocation, immigration, vacation, recognition, and total rewards.
  • Analyze program outcomes and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Partner with leadership to align HR programs with business objectives and workforce needs.

1. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

• • HR lead during M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution.
  • Assess and address HR compliance risks, cultural alignment, and workforce impacts during acquisitions or divestitures.
  • Develop and execute HR transition plans, including employee communications, onboarding, and training strategies.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of HR systems, policies, and programs.
  • Monitor and resolve employee relations issues resulting from M&A activities, ensuring a positive employee experience.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on workforce optimization and opportunities for synergy.

1. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• • Collect, analyze, and report on HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
  • Utilize data insights to inform decisions and enhance HR processes.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive HR dashboards to provide real-time insights into key workforce metrics, such as compliance, turnover, engagement, and project-specific workforce trends.
  • Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to integrate data from multiple systems, including HRIS, ATS, and project management tools, into unified dashboards.
  • Regularly analyze dashboard data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks and present findings to leadership.
  • Leverage dashboards to streamline reporting for compliance audits, client requirements, and internal decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. (A master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on compliance, project management, or program development.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance and employment laws.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and project management tools.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This role requires the ability to travel as needed (several times per year), with trips lasting up to one to two weeks at a time. 

Preferred Certifications:

• PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, or PMP certification.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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