COMPLIANCE MANAGER (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER II) (EM-03) [1 vacancy]

Defining and Refining to Keep the City's Workforce Shining
Help shape the policies that keep the City's workforce legally compliant, informed, and prepared for the future. The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Human Resources, Employment and Personnel Services Division, is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Human Resources Compliance Manager. Working in downtown Honolulu, this role acts as the Department of Human Resources’ legislative liaison, as well as ensures the City is compliant with mandated rules and laws relating to employment, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, such as those governed by the Department of Transportation, and public disclosure laws, such as Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F and the Hawaii Office of Information Practices Administrative Rules. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy tracking legislative action, researching complex employment laws, developing policy solutions, advising executive leadership, and translating legal requirements into practical guidance for City departments.
 
What You Will Do:

• Advise City leadership, managers, and departmental personnel staff on complex legal and regulatory matters involving employment compliance programs.

• Coordinate the department's legislative activities by monitoring bills, reviewing and preparing testimony, representing the department before legislative bodies, and working with legislators and government agencies.

• Lead Citywide compliance programs such as the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by developing policies and procedures, recommending improvements, and monitoring and auditing compliance with employment laws and personnel policies.

• Advise the Department of Human Resources on compliance with applicable public disclosure rules and laws, including preparing responses to requests for public information under HRS 92F. 

• Research, interpret, and apply any federal, state, and local laws, regulations, court decisions, agency guidance, and City policies to support informed decision-making.
  Develop and deliver training, respond to compliance inquiries and complaints, investigate issues, and collaborate with City departments and outside agencies.

***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*** 

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply now to help the future of the City's workforce shine!