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Homewise Inc. · 2 weeks ago

HR Compliance and Benefits Associate

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Homewise Inc. is an organization focused on compliance, benefits, and HR operations. The HR Compliance and Benefits Associate serves as the lead authority ensuring all HR systems and practices are compliant with legal requirements while overseeing benefits strategy and administration.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary authority on compliance, benefits, and HR operations

Provide strategic oversight ensuring all compliance, benefits, and record-keeping functions meet or exceed federal, state, and local requirements

Ensure personnel files, reporting, and HR systems are accurate, efficient, and audit-ready at all times

Proactively monitor employment law and regulatory changes, recommending and implementing best practices to reduce risk and maintain compliance

Hold responsibility for delivering the annual HR process calendar and ensuring all compliance and reporting deadlines are met

Coordinate the administrative aspects of the performance evaluation process

Ensure 30-day and 90-day reviews are issued on schedule and tracked for completion

Maintain accurate records of performance evaluations and follow-up actions in compliance with internal policies

Provide support to HR leadership on workflows, timelines, and documentation requirements related to performance reviews

Serves as the primary point of contact for Culture Index data management, including survey administration, data tracking, reporting, and interpretation to support organizational development and talent alignment

Own the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates

Ensure policies are up-to-date, clearly communicated, and consistently applied across the organization

Partner with leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance

Oversee benefits strategy and administration, ensuring competitive and compliant benefit programs

Provide guidance to HR Leadership on benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and vendor relationships

Monitor benefit programs for effectiveness and recommend adjustments as needed

Support HR Leadership in managing sensitive employee relations and compliance matters

Collect, organize, and maintain documentation related to employee relations cases and compliance issues

Prepare detailed incident reports and ensure case files are complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies and legal requirements

Track case progress, deadlines, and follow-up actions to support timely resolution by leadership

Maintain confidentiality and data integrity in all documentation and record-keeping processes

Play a key administrative role in building thorough, well-documented cases that enable leadership to make informed and compliant decisions

Qualification

Compliance ExpertisePolicy DevelopmentBenefits AdministrationEmployee RelationsPHRSHRM-CPAccountabilityCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsConfidentiality & Integrity

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience in the Human Resources field

Minimum 5 years in a leadership position

Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and regulatory best practices

Skilled in developing and implementing HR policies that balance compliance and organizational culture

Holds self and others to high standards of accuracy and compliance

Maintains discretion with sensitive information and builds trust

Clearly conveys policies and compliance matters to staff and leadership

Anticipates issues, mitigates risks, and resolves conflicts effectively

Strong planning and attention to detail to manage multiple compliance priorities

Ability to travel as needed

Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed

This is largely a sedentary role

Must be able to occasionally lift objects up to 20 pounds

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

PHR or SHRM-CP desired

Company

Homewise Inc.

We offer everything you need to buy a home in New Mexico, all under one roof—from free financial coaching and workshops to real estate services to affordable, fixed-rate mortgages.

Founded in 1986

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

51-200 employees