Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP · 6 hours ago
Human Resources Compliance Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm. They are currently seeking a Human Resources Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations while developing compliance programs and managing risks related to HR practices.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Raechel Reynolds
Responsibilities
Serve as a central resource for the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations process, collaborating with HR leadership, internal employment counsel, and department/practice management to ensure a complete and effective ADA process, including to manage the full ADA accommodation lifecycle, including reviewing initial accommodation requests and eligibility, and overseeing the ADA interactive process
Conduct individualized assessments of accommodation requests by analyzing essential job functions, medical documentation, and operational considerations to identify effective reasonable accommodations
Partner with stakeholders (e.g., HR, the General Counsel’s office, department/practice leadership) to assess essential job functions, evaluate reasonable accommodations, and ensure consistency in application of policies
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of accommodation requests, decisions, and follow-up actions to support compliance with the ADA and other applicable regulations
Serve as a central resource overseeing the process and submissions for all workers’ compensation claims and manage the firm’s third-party workers’ compensation vendor relationship
Oversee the ergonomics program including the process, review/approval, vendor interactions, as needed, as well as coordinating related costs and budget
Handle the administrative oversight of the firm’s U.S. immigration case management process, partnering with the CHRO and internal and external counsel, to include reviewing immigration applications and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness, and tracking work authorizations and expiration dates
Serve as a primary liaison with the Director of Legal Personnel and Development with employees, managers, legal counsel, and government agencies on immigration-related matters, providing guidance and support throughout the process
Manage immigration and work authorization compliance programs, including I-9 verification, E-Verify monitoring, visa processing, adherence to federal, state, and international immigration laws and regulations
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure organizational compliance with immigration laws and audit requirements, while mitigating legal and regulatory risk
Partner with relevant stakeholders and business leaders to provide guidance on immigration-related issues, ensure consistent application of compliance practices, and support workforce planning needs
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, ensuring the firm’s HR policies and practices remain compliant
Develop and update internal HR policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials in accordance with legal requirements and best practices
Draft and review content and organization of the Firm and Office Manuals to ensure that the firm’s communication of all policies and procedures is clear, accurate and legally sound
Provide guidance on the application of firm policies and assist in resolving complex policy issues
Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits related to HR compliance
Maintain and report on compliance metrics and risk assessments, as well as annual compliance reporting
Respond to policy-related components of RFPs and client questionnaires on behalf of the Human Resources department
Partner with the General Counsel’s Legal and Risk Management teams to ensure alignment across compliance-related functions
Partner with the General Counsel’s employment law team, the business services talent management and learning team, and other internal subject matter experts to recommend, design and conduct compliance-related training (e.g., annual anti-harassment, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour, emergency preparedness, workplace safety, etc.)
Explain and clarify ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local statutory employment regulations and provide practical guidance on their application in the workplace
Assist in recommendation and development of new and/or revised firm human resources policies and procedures
Stay current on HR trends and legal developments and recommend proactive changes to minimize risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of progressive experience in HR with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory matters
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience managing immigration matters
Previous HR experience in a large corporation, law firm or other professional services environment; prior law firm experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated strong HR acumen; substantive experience and knowledge with specific HR functional areas, including compliance, reporting, immigration, ADA accommodations, and policy creation
In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, etc.)
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. immigration process and procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to establish and build credibility as a knowledgeable and trusted HR advisor and function as a strong role model within the office
Unfailing commitment to confidentiality and discretion
Demonstrated good judgment and common sense
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate potentially difficult, detailed and complex information to others with tact and finesse
Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines
Ability to work extended hours to fulfill time sensitive responsibilities
Thorough knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Workday experience a plus
Benefits
Health and other insurance benefits
Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)
A discretionary bonus
Various paid time off benefits
Company
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ivan Orlic
Chief Financial Officer
Abid Qureshi
Partner
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