HR Compliance Specialist 1

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Entry level HR Compliance Specialist for Church's US workforce legal compliance. Reporting to Mgr, US HR Compliance and collaborating with HR leaders and teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a solid understanding of HR legal compliance, including I-9 compliance, E-Verify processes, and ADA regulations. Capable of applying policy and law to business situations while delivering excellent customer service and collaborating effectively within a team.

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HR Legal ComplianceI-9 ComplianceE-Verify ProcessesAttention to DetailTime Management

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Hard Skills

HR Legal ComplianceI-9 ComplianceE-Verify ProcessesADA ComplianceFMLA ComplianceGovernment Employment VerificationsLegal Employment EligibilityPolicy ApplicationBest Practices of HR Functions

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Local Employment RequirementsEmployment LawsDisability LawsSubpoenasMandated Leaves

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compliance with Local Employment Requirements
Supports processes for I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and monitoring legal status for international students and foreign workers
Supports processes for all US legal compliance for employment laws and regulations
Support ADA processes for legal compliance with mandated state and local disability laws
Response to Subpoenas
Support compliance for federally (FMLA), state, and locally mandated leaves.
Training and Support for Managers
Legal Employment Eligibility
Governmental/Court Employment Verifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any combination of equivalent education and work experience
Beginning to working knowledge of HR legal compliance
Familiarity of best practices of HR functions.
Key skills and core competencies include the ability to:
o Be organized with strong attention to detail
Manage and prioritize multiple deliverables effectively
Demonstrate strong time management skills
Deliver excellent customer service
Problem solve and provide effective solutions
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Apply policy and law to business situations
Collaborate and work effectively in a team
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for extended periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compliance with Local Employment Requirements
Disability Accommodation Review and Administration
Legally Required Leave Administration
Training and Support for Managers