Human Resources Compliance Coordinator

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products•Bowling Green, KY

About The Position

The HR Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the organization remains compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations. This role audits and maintains employment authorization documentation (including I-9s), monitors time and attendance compliance, and supports training and development compliance through auditing training matrices, OJT documentation, and audit readiness. This position also develops, documents, and maintains HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, compliance, and process clarity across HR operations.

Requirements

Compliance mindset and risk awareness
Strong organizational and auditing skills
Process documentation and SOP writing
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Payroll, Safety, and Leadership
Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with HRIS systems a plus.
Comfortable handling sensitive employee documentation
2+ years of experience in HR, Compliance, or HR Operations
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (I-9, FLSA, wage & hour, record retention)
Experience auditing HR documentation and employee records
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Comfortable working with HRIS / time & attendance systems (ex: Paycom or similar)
High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

Monitor and stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Partner with HR leadership to update policies and procedures as regulations change
Support compliance audits and respond to regulatory inquiries
Audit, maintain, and ensure accuracy of Form I-9s and employment authorization documents
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with USCIS requirements
Track document expiration and coordinate timely reverification
Maintain secure and compliant storage and retention of work authorization records
Audit employee time and attendance records for compliance with wage and hour laws
Identify discrepancies, trends, or compliance risks and escalate as needed
Partner with Payroll and Operations to resolve issues and improve processes
Audit the training matrix for all roles
Track training completion, certifications, and required retraining
Audit On-the-Job Training (OJT) checklists and documentation for accuracy and completion
Partner with department leaders to ensure training compliance for regulatory, safety, and role-based requirements
Develop, write, and maintain HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key HR processes
Ensure SOPs align with legal requirements, internal controls, and best practices
Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to document current processes and improve workflows
Maintain version control and update SOPs as regulations, systems, or processes change
Support training of HR team members on SOP adherence and process improvements
Conduct routine internal audits of HR compliance programs
Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation
Develop compliance tracking reports and dashboards
Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions
Support the company’s risk management initiatives by identifying compliance gaps, recommending corrective actions, and tracking mitigation efforts.
Partner with leadership to proactively reduce organizational risk through training, policy enforcement, and process improvement.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.