HR Compliance Specialist

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 30+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary:

Langan is seeking an HR Compliance Specialist to join its collaborative Human Resources team in Parsippany, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in managing the firm’s reporting and analysis of HR compliance programs, including the Affirmative Action Program; OFCCP compliance adherence; monitoring federal, state and local employment compliance mandates; and maintaining alignment with the firm’s policies and procedures. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner with HR management to maintain compliance with relevant employment-related laws and legislation, company policies and procedures, reporting, training, and internal/external audits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains the firm’s Affirmative Action Program. Collaborates with Corporate HR Management in discussions with legal counsel pertaining to guidelines and updates to the program;
• Monitors the firm’s OFCCP compliance and produces mandated documents. Oversees monthly state and local contract notifications;
• Monitors the firm’s EEO/diversity efforts and outcomes, ensuring compliance and good faith efforts are maintained. Partners with Sr. Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager to develop and enhance staffing initiatives to support these efforts;
• Develops and submits government compliance reports, AAP/EEO reports, project related employee workforce analysis reports, compensation and industry reports, and state department of labor reports. Provides Chief Human Resources Officer with diversity updates;
• Remains current on all federal, state and local employment laws and regulatory changes and/or developments. Collaborates with Corporate HR Management to develop and distribute communications regarding employment law updates that impact the firm;
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer to facilitate and/or provide Human Resource compliance related training to employees, including the firm’s company-wide harassment training;
• Maintains the firm’s policies and procedures and employee handbook. Ensures all new and existing policies are up to date;
• Prepares and maintains accurate job descriptions and oversees FLSA classifications and testing;
• Collaborates with Benefits Manager regarding adherence to benefit compliance mandates and conducting ACA annual reporting;
• Responds to RFP requests for HR related information, including EEO policy, AAP, diversity statistics and compliance adherence. Responds to internal and external HR compliance audits and investigation requests; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, coursework relating to HR a plus;
• 5+ years Human Resource experience with a minimum of 2+ years in a compliance focused role;
• Expertise in federal, state and local employment laws;
• Must be customer service focused;
• Ability to work well independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong problem-solving techniques and ability to effectively present information;
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and multitask efficiently;
• Sound judgment and analysis capability;
• Demonstrated ability to handle and maintain confidential information; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HR database program(s).

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.