HR Compliance Specialist

Job Description

A customer of Insight Global is looking to hire an HR Compliance Specialist to come onboard! This individual will support HR compliance programs across a growing, multi-state workforce, serving as a key resource for employee relations, investigations, Form I-9/E-Verify, background screenings, employment verifications, unemployment claims, and work authorization processes. The ideal candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations while helping support expansion into new markets. This person will also identify opportunities to improve processes through AI, automation, and workflow enhancements, making compliance programs more efficient and scalable. If you believe you are the right fit for the role, we welcome you to apply!

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in HR compliance areas including employee relations, investigations, Form I-9/E-Verify, background screening, employment verifications, and unemployment claims.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve compliance-related issues while ensuring adherence to company policies and employment regulations.
• Conduct employee relations investigations, document findings, and escalate complex or high-risk matters when appropriate.
• Administer compliance programs including I-9s, E-Verify, background screenings, and employment verification requests.
• Research and apply federal, state, and multi-state employment laws to support ongoing compliance and business expansion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, documentation, and reporting to support audits and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee and candidate inquiries related to HR compliance processes and policies. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, or a related field with significant exposure to HR compliance functions.

• Working knowledge of Form I-9, E-Verify, and employment-based background screening processes.

• Experience handling employee relations matters, investigations, or workplace complaints

• Strong understanding of state and federal labor laws, employment regulations, and labor codes. Demonstrated interest or experience leveraging AI and automation to improve HR processes and reduce manual work Nice-to-Haves

• Staffing industry experience

• Experience working in a multi-state employment environment.

• Experience supporting rapid organizational growth or geographic expansion.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].