Human Resources & Compliance Specialist

Overview

At K&I Healthcare Services, our primary goal is to empower individuals, families, and communities to take charge of their mental well-being. K&I Healthcare Services has three Maryland facilities located in Waldorf, Baltimore, and Landover. K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We are a collective of like-minded individuals who emphasize the importance of the clinician along with the client. Our team prioritizes our clients. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process.

Position Purpose Summary

The Human Resources & Compliance Specialist provides strategic oversight of all HR functions to support the mission and goals of KIHS. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, drives organizational effectiveness through the implementation of HR systems and policies, and leads a diverse HR team in delivering high-quality services to the campus community. The specialist develops and manages talent acquisition strategies, employee relations, benefits programs, and performance management, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment. Serving as the primary liaison for labor relations and workplace accommodations, this position plays a key role in aligning HR practices with institutional priorities and promoting a positive organizational culture.

Essential Duties

• Human Resource Run HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Maryland employment laws.
• Uphold compliant personnel files and HR policies.
• Oversee credentialing, licensure, and training.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Serve as authority on COMAR OMHC regulations. Align with CARF accreditation preparation and audits. Ensure HIPAA workforce compliance and training. Uphold compliance with BHA staffing requirements.

Responsibilities

The Human Resource & Compliance Specialist also possesses an extensive and up-to-date understanding of federal and state employment laws to advise leadership with solutions for human resources issues and evolving organizational needs. Additionally, they spearhead the implementation of an HRIS or similar system to facilitate processes and provide comprehensive data and reports on HR activities.

Required Education and Licensing

• A master's degree is required, but material, demonstrated successful experience may be considered instead of Masters degree.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in HR with five (5) years’ experience managing Human Resources staff in a medium-sized business/organization.
• Thorough knowledge of best practices in HR, with a solid understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, to include Title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, ERISA, IRS, INS, Title IX, and employment discrimination regulations.
• Familiarity with HR management systems and overall technological proficiency.
• Professional In Human Resources (Required).
• SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Knowledge of Maryland's mental health system, Medicaid/MCO programs.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Maintain a clean, safe, and drug-free working environment.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

K&I Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Our employment decisions are solely made according to qualifications for the positions.