Compliance Officer - Soni Resources : Job Details

Soni is partnering with a higher educational institution seeking a Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring employment policies and practices align with the needs of a workforce dispersed across the country. The Compliance Officer will work to ensure proper practices are in place to account for regularly changing state and municipal labor laws, ensuring compliance. The Compliance Officer will collaborate with partners in HR, tax, payroll, and legal. The ideal candidate is a junior attorney with some experience/exposure in HR, and available on a long-term temporary basis. Responsibilities:

• Conduct a rigorous review of current policies and practices related to human resources, tax, and payroll to identify areas of concern.
• Ensure the organization operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, employment agreements, workplace policies, leaves of absence and disability accommodation.
• Make written recommendations regarding process and policy to mitigate risks related to employment law compliance.
• Work with various business teams to develop processes to satisfy regulatory obligations.
• Assist in drafting and revising various employment-related documents and policies.
• Develop processes to monitor future changes in laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• At least 2 years directly related experience and a strong understanding of state and municipal labor practices

Preferred Skills:

• Admission to NYS Bar

Compensation: $50-$53/ Hour Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.