Human Resources Specialist, Compliance

Ampirical Solutions is an electrical transmission and distribution engineering company that provides comprehensive customer support from project conception to design, engineering project management and construction.

We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to work in our Mandeville, LA office and be responsible for compliance related matters. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates and administers the organizations leave and disability accommodation programs including STD, LTD, Worker’s Comp, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, Unpaid Leaves of Absence, FCCRA.  Also responsible for California specific leave and disability accommodation programs including Paid Family Leave, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave and New Parent Leave Act.
• Communicates with employees, managers and outside legal counsel on immigration matters related to employees’ H-1B, TN and OPT work authorizations; manages the process of obtaining and renewing these work authorizations.
• Performs re-verification of expiring I-9 documents and annual internal I-9 audit.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws through effective administration and updating of company policies, procedures, programs and initiatives as needed.
• Administers COBRA program through third party vendor.
• Maintains and updates all company job descriptions.
• Performs annual renewal and discrimination testing for the Section 125 Plan.
• Ensures that all labor law posters are renewed and properly posted in all company locations.
• Maintains ACA compliance and ensures that annual reporting is accurately completed.
• Completes annual federal and California EEO-1 filings.
• Serves on Safety Program Committee as the Human Resources representative.
• Monitors the Employee Ethics Hotline.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned, including assisting with other areas of the Human Resources function.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on Human Resources experience.
• Human Resources certification(s) a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of absence management related concepts, best practices, and workflow processes such as FMLA and ADAAA.
• Experience with researching, preparing, revising, and interpreting policies, procedures and standards.
• Proficient in Outlook Calendars and Microsoft Office products
• Experience using UltiPro HRIS a plus.
• Organized and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Good Interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment and a high level of confidentiality a must.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have “no job too big, no job too small” philosophy.
• Monday – Friday work week with flexible schedule.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision; STD, LTD, 401(k); life insurance, gym stipend, tuition reimbursement, 10 paid holidays; two weeks’ vacation; flexible work schedule and more.

Interested in Engineering Power-ful Solutions? Take a look at the link below to see why working at Ampirical is much more than a job.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.