HR Compliance Specialist

Reporting to the Manager HR Compliance and Quality, the HR Compliance Specialist serves as a key contributor in advancing Human Resources compliance initiatives. This role monitors regulatory changes, supports risk mitigation strategies, and collaborates on policy development to ensure alignment with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and employment laws. By partnering across HR and operational teams, the specialist drives compliance education and readiness efforts that foster a culture of integrity and regulatory excellence within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes affecting HR compliance.
• Support risk mitigation strategies related to HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate on policy development to ensure alignment with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and employment laws.
• Drive compliance education and readiness efforts across HR and operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated exposure to compliance, regulatory audits, and policy development—preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CHHR preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week, with flexible plan options.
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual starting from day one, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with company match and flexible spending accounts.
• Up to $400/year in wellness rewards, 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, and access to a food pantry and PTO donation program.
• Professional attire provided through the Classy Closet.
• Access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Competitive compensation with regular market reviews to ensure fairness and equity.

Pay

$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Regular scheduled weekly hours: 40.

About the Organization

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. The organization is guided by values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.