HR Compliance Specialist

HR Generalist, Compliance Specialist (Time & Attendance / Wage & Hour) - Award Winning Distribution Co.!

Join a high-growth distribution leader in Orange County known for a strong culture, award-winning workplace practices, and a reputation for delivering exceptional service nationwide. This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys owning compliance, systems, and accountability.

If you love clean processes, strong systems, and keeping things audit-ready, this role is for you.

The HR Generalist, Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting the HR function, with a primary focus on timekeeping accuracy, wage & hour compliance, and timecard process integrity. You will conduct audits, track timecard change documentation, ensure approvals are handled promptly, and help managers follow policies correctly.

You’ll also support general HR initiatives such as onboarding, employee relations support, audits, and HR programs throughout the year.

• Audit time and attendance records regularly to ensure accuracy and wage & hour compliance
• Pull reports across multiple systems (ex: UKG BI Reports, Smartsheet tracking, etc.) to validate timecard change activity
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and anomalies and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor timecard change submissions to ensure documentation is complete and processed accurately
• Track manager responses and ensure approvals/rejections happen within policy standards
• Escalate repeat issues and provide support for corrective action documentation
• Train managers and employees on timekeeping protocols and compliance expectations
• Draft, refine, and update SOPs for timekeeping and audit processes
• Analyze timekeeping data on a daily/weekly basis using HRIS/timeclock systems
• Partner with IT to resolve system issues involving HR tools, time clocks, kiosks, and multi-branch access
• Stay current on CA wage & hour laws, including meal/rest compliance and timekeeping requirements
• Support internal/external audit preparation with accurate documentation and reporting
• Build and provide reports on time & attendance trends, compliance concerns, and metric dashboards

• Assist with key HR initiatives such as Open Enrollment, HR rollouts, employee relations support, and program implementation
• Support onboarding tasks, including paperwork review, screenings, and HRIS onboarding workflows
• Support separations and final check requests, including separation packet preparation
• Additional HR responsibilities as assigned

• Train new managers in UKG timekeeping, compliance practices, and reporting standards
• Assigst with manager training on workers’ compensation processes
• Provide training as needed across HR workflows

• 2-3 years of experience in HR compliance / timekeeping / wage & hour
• Strong knowledge of CA wage & hour laws, especially meal/rest break compliance and timekeeping rules
• Strong HR systems confidence (HRIS + timekeeping tools)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, reporting and analytics)
• Strong attention to detail - accuracy matters here
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Strong communication skills; comfortable training managers and driving accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• UKG / Ulti Pro experience highly preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Broader HR Generalist background (5+ years preferred)

$84, plus full benefits and perks!