Job Description:

Job Description
Position Title: Human Resources Specialist & Compliance Manager
Position Type: Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
Salary Range: Hourly Rate $38–40/hr.
Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary

HR Specialist & Compliance Manager is a multifaceted role responsible for supporting the institution’s compliance functions and managing the day-to-day HR operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a timely, professional, and confidential manner. This position will oversee compliance activities related to state authorization, accreditation, and institutional reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant communication, interview scheduling,  onboarding, and hiring processes.
• Maintain accurate employee information in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday / HiredScore), including new hires, position changes, and benefits eligibility.
• Manage the Federal Work Study program, including hiring and tracking of budget.
  Support benefits administration, employee trainings, and HR compliance deadlines.
• Assist with employee relations documentation, performance review tracking, and policy communication.
• Serve as a connection point between campus HR and System Office HR to support a One System Model, share best practices, and maintain consistent employee experience.
• Provide general operational and administrative support at the campus and system levels, helping advance HR projects, committee work, and process improvements.
• Participate in systemwide HR initiatives, workgroups, or pilots as needed, supporting standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Support state authorization and distance education compliance, including tracking approvals, renewals, and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain compliance documentation for accreditation, institutional reporting, and regulatory filings. Including IPEDS and CLERY reports.
• Manage comprehensive data collection processes to ensure accurate, audit-ready reporting for the CBE and WSCUC.
• Assist with annual compliance audits and updates to institutional policies and procedures.
• Support Title IX compliance activities, including coordinating trainings, maintaining required documentation, assisting with annual reporting, and ensuring timely communication and tracking of Title IX–related processes.
• Monitor changes in relevant regulations (Title IX, employment law, state authorization, and higher education compliance) and inform leadership as needed.
• Maintain organized compliance calendars, tracking systems, and documentation archives.
• Coordinate with academic departments and administration to gather required compliance data.

Required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Experience in HR administration, compliance management, or higher education administration.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state regulations (e.g., Title IX, Clery, ADA, employment law).

Preferred
• JD strongly preferred (e.g., human resources, education, public administration, legal studies, compliance).
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
• Experience with state authorization, accreditation, or institutional compliance.
• Title IX or HR certification (e.g., ATIXA, SHRM, HRCI).

Key Competencies

• Professionalism and discretion
• Attention to detail
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Process-oriented and proactive
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $$38-40 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/careers/

The Colleges of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.