Senior Specialist, HR Governance

About the role

The HR Governance Senior Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of employee policies, procedures and documentation. This role provides administrative support for HR and health & safety compliance efforts, collaborates on geographical expansion preparation, and helps maintain legal and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for the development, documentation, implementation, and periodic review of employee policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational objectives and legal requirements.
• Maintain and support compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, staying informed of changes and assisting with updates to policies, practices, and guidance as needed.
• Manage and support Visa and Immigration programs, including coordination with external vendors, tracking key dates and documentation, and ensuring adherence to applicable immigration regulations and company processes.
• Support HR compliance efforts by assisting with internal audits, responding to documentation requests, and maintaining organized and accurate records.
• Identify and suggest areas for process improvements within HR Governance tasks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within HR governance activities and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Aid with various HR projects as assigned, including collecting, analyzing, compiling data, and preparing reports.
• Partner with internal teams and the business to answer policy and compliance questions.
• Partner with internal teams and business stakeholders to respond to questions related to policies, procedures, and compliance, providing clear guidance and escalating issues as appropriate.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in HR and corporate governance and compliance.
• 1+ years of knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies (i.e. HR compliance, EEOC requirements, OSHA, STD/FMLA, Reasonable Accommodation, FLSA/wage and hour laws, etc.).
• Bonus Points: Workday or other HRIS experience, Visa and Immigration experience, Health and safety experience, Experience in tech or startup environments.

Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Pay

The hourly pay for this role is: $36 - $48 per hour. You are also eligible for employee benefits and monthly vacation accrual at a rate of 15 days per year.

Schedule

This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.