HR Compliance Specialist

Cianbro - Pittsfield, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsfield, ME

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The HR Compliance Specialist at Cianbro is responsible for ensuring that the company's policies and procedures comply with evolving regulatory changes. This role aims to protect the organization from legal risks while promoting a positive and fair workplace environment. The specialist will focus on ethical practices, attention to legal details, and effective communication to support and educate teams on compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, OFCCP, and NLRB.
• Maintain, audit, recommend and implement employment policy or procedural changes to maintain compliance with labor laws and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with HR Managers to ensure that company policies are enforced consistently.
• Design and deliver educational programs on HR compliance topics such as business ethics and OFCCP.
• Lead and/or support internal and external auditing processes.
• Partner with legal counsel to address complex compliance issues.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports and filings required by regulatory agencies.
• Ensure proper document control relative to the area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, compliance, and/or legal roles, preferably with a focus on employment law and policy enforcement.
• Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, compliance best practices, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, investigating, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.