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As an HR Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting various HR compliance policies, initiatives and procedures, including administering background checks and drug tests for new hires and Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Central point of contact for Recruiters and Hiring Managers in the U.S., including Puerto Rico, and Canada for pre-employment background checks, drug tests, and onboarding
• Provide Recruiters and Hiring Managers updates on pre-employment screenings and onboarding while maintaining confidentiality
• Review background checks which may include criminal history, motor vehicle report, employment verification, education verification, professional license verification, Sex Offender Registry and drug test
• Determine if candidates are eligible for hire with consideration to the job responsibilities, federal, state and local laws
• Verify if previous employees are eligible for rehire
• Manage the HR Compliance email inbox and phone line
• Audit electronic Form I-9s to ensure compliance and proper documentation
• Monitor E-Verify cases and assist employees with Tentative Non-Confirmation cases
• Employment and wage verifications
• Run and analyze reports in HR system (Workday)
• Assist with government reporting
• Process vendor invoices
• Send notifications to managers and associates as needed to ensure compliance with laws and policies
• Collaborating with other HR teams and the Legal Department
• Additional HR and compliance responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly detail-oriented, organized and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytic, research and problem-solving abilities
• Takes initiative to implement and improve processes

• Computer literate and ability to quickly comprehend new technology
• Ability to prioritize tasks, demonstrate a sense of urgency and resolve problems promptly and effectively
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy

• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision
• Collaborative work ethic and contributes to team objectives
• Upholds policies, procedures and values

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

• 1-3 years relevant Human Resources experience
• Familiarity with new hire processes, including background checks, drug screens, Form I-9 and E-Verify, is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook – advanced Excel skills is a plus

Experience with HR systems, such as Workday

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Human Resources

Job Location: US-TX - Houston