HR & Compliance Specalist

Position Summary

The HR & Compliance Specialist serves as an advisor to HR and project leadership on expatriate mobilization, employee transitions, and applicable PWA, Davis-Bacon, and CHIPS workforce requirements. Working under the general direction of the Sr. HR Manager, the Specialist interprets applicable policies and requirements, evaluates compliance risks and operational issues, and recommends corrective actions and process improvements.

The position exercises independent judgment in assessing nonroutine matters, developing procedures, and advising stakeholders on appropriate solutions. The Specialist also coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding, expatriate support, and employee engagement programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Expatriate Services

• Manage expatriate mobilization and demobilization, assess assignment requirements, establish transition plans, and resolve operational issues in coordination with headquarters and host departments.
• Coordinate immigration matters with designated counsel and oversees relocation arrangements, including housing, transportation, company vehicles, and required personal documentation.
• Evaluate relocation expenses, vendor services, and policy exceptions, and recommend solutions consistent with business needs and Company guidelines.

Workforce Compliance

• Assess applicable PWA, Davis-Bacon, and CHIPS workforce requirements with project leadership and legal or compliance advisors and develop appropriate compliance procedures.
• Evaluate certified payroll reports, wage classifications, and apprenticeship documentation; investigate discrepancies, assess compliance implications, and advise project teams on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with contractors and project teams to collect, verify, and reconcile payroll and workforce compliance data.
• Monitor and report CHIPS compliance metrics to HR and project leadership, including required data entry and submissions to customers and other designated parties.
• Advise HR and project leadership on compliance findings, recurring issues, and recommended improvements; escalate significant concerns to the Sr. HR Manager
• Support audits and inspections by coordinating documentation, reviewing records for completeness and accuracy, and tracking corrective actions.

Employee Onboarding and Offboarding

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, coordinating employment documentation, orientation, system access, asset returns, and payroll, benefit, and 401k notifications.
• Coordinate project-specific administrative support for construction workforce personnel.
• Evaluate employee transition processes and develop procedures that improve efficiency, accountability, and documentation controls.

Employee Engagement

• Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities, company events, and recognition programs, including proposed budgets, vendors, coordination, and internal communications.
• Gather employee feedback, evaluate participation, and program effectiveness, and recommend improvements to strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Support managers in resolving employee relations matters, escalating sensitive or complex cases to HR leadership.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in HR operations, employee mobility, or workforce compliance
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual in Korean and English
• Ability to multitask and solve problems effectively

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., parts, boxes, binders).
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) to company facilities

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