COMPLIANCE MANAGER (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER II)

About the role

The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Human Resources, Employment and Personnel Services Division, seeks a Human Resources Compliance Manager to advise on complex legal and regulatory matters involving employment compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise City leadership, managers, and departmental personnel staff on complex legal and regulatory matters involving employment compliance programs.
• Cook up the department's legislative activities by monitoring bills, reviewing and preparing testimony, representing the department before legislative bodies, and working with legislators and government agencies.
• Lead Citywide compliance programs such as the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by developing policies and procedures, recommending improvements, and monitoring and auditing compliance with employment laws and personnel policies.
• Advises the Department of Human Resources on compliance with applicable public disclosure rules and laws, including preparing responses to requests for public information under HRS 92F.
• Research, interpret, and apply any federal, state, and local laws, regulations, court decisions, agency guidance, and City policies to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and deliver training, respond to compliance inquiries and complaints, investigate issues, and collaborate with City departments and outside agencies.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in advising decision-makers on matters which included one or more of the following: researching and providing technical guidance to senior level administrators/managers and others on various laws related to recruitment and/or examination. The experience must have included knowledge of legal resources and research techniques, interpreting related Federal or State laws, court decisions, rules, regulations, or guidelines involving a variety of employment law subjects and issues. Researching and providing technical guidance to senior level administrators/managers and others on employment law compliance (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Drug and Alcohol Testing, and other federal and state employment laws). The experience must have included knowledge of legal resources and research techniques, interpreting related Federal or State laws, court decisions, rules, regulations, or guidelines involving a variety of employment law compliance, and develop training and other materials to assist others with compliance.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. The minimum qualification requirements also include the following; At least two (2) years of the four (4) years of experience (points a and b) described above, must have involved performing as a senior level worker regularly carrying out the most difficult and complex assignments. Must possess professional experience which demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to monitor bills of interest, coordinate efforts, and prepare testimony and/or testify on behalf of governmental or other large agencies. The legislative experience may have been gained as part of the required four (4) years of experience or in a separate capacity.

Qualifications

Applicable Skills Needed: Federal and State employment laws, regulations, court decisions, legal research techniques, and legislative processes related to employment compliance. Public administration, government operations, human resources administration, and program management principles. Evaluating program effectiveness to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, identifying areas of non-compliance, and recommending sound corrective actions. Researching, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, court decisions, and agency guidance to support compliance and informed decision-making. Developing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining compliance programs, policies, procedures, forms, and training materials. Conducting or overseeing investigations, responding to compliance concerns, and representing the City during compliance reviews. Preparing reports, legislative testimony, and other written materials, while presenting information clearly to leadership, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Building collaborative working relationships and providing technical guidance to City departments, management, and governmental agencies. Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and tact.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!