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Homewise Inc. · 2 months ago

HR Compliance and Benefits Manager

Albuquerque Santa Fe Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Homewise Inc. is seeking an HR Compliance and Benefits Manager who will serve as the organization’s lead authority on compliance, benefits, and HR operations. The role is responsible for ensuring that all HR systems, policies, and benefits programs are accurate, efficient, and aligned with legal requirements while providing strategic oversight to the HR Manager.

MortgageNon ProfitReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Provide strategic oversight and accountability for the HR Manager, 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

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 the HR Manager on benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and vendor relationships

Monitor benefit programs for effectiveness and recommend adjustments as needed

Serve as the senior escalation point for sensitive employee relations or compliance issues

Provide guidance to managers on handling complex personnel matters while ensuring legal and policy compliance

Foster a workplace culture of fairness, accountability, and transparency through consistent policy application

Qualification

Compliance ExpertisePolicy DevelopmentBenefits AdministrationEmployee RelationsRisk ManagementAccountabilityCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsConfidentiality & Integrity

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

Minimum 10 years of experience in the Human Resources field

Minimum 5 years in a leadership position

PHR or SHRM-CP desired

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

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