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Job Summary:  Key Job Responsibilities
The Director, HR Compliance serves as head of the HR Compliance function and oversees individuals who are operating to support the HR Compliance function The Director leads initiatives and projects that  support and promote the successful achievement of Cedars-Sinai's mission, vision, values and objectives  of Cedars-Sinai with regard to its compliance with federal,  state and local labor and employment laws, including, but not limited to, equal employment opportunity and wage and hour laws and regulations.  As head of the compliance function the director is responsible for maintaining timely understanding of the implications of proposed and new employment-related legislation, oversees the independent contractor analysis function and government reporting (for example, AAP and CRD Pay Data Reporting) and oversees the review, updating and education related to HR policies. The Director oversees the employment agreement functions, including direct management of arbitration and separation agreements and executive and management employment services agreements, and responsibility for advising on all other employment agreement programs including those for physicians.  The Director develops and conducts legal compliance training as needed and provides employment-related consultation and advice to Human Resources professional staff and Cedars-Sinai management staff. 
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•    Provides legal advice and guidance to HR professional staff and Cedars-Sinai management staff relative to complex or sensitive employment decisions or situations, including but not limited to wage-hour/pay practice issues, affiliate transitions, discrimination, harassment and compliance related issues. Provides legal advice and guidance to Leave and Disability team.
•    Conducts legal research and monitors regulatory environment and changes in employment law.  Monitors trends and assists in developing interventions to address issues as appropriate; provides privileged and confidential reports regarding same.
•    Oversees HR policy assessments, such as reviews and publication of proposed recommendations for changes in policies and or processes as appropriate.  Collaborates with compensation on wage-hour/pay practice and policy.
•    Provides relevant legal advice and guidance to HR, executives and management. Oversees the management of arbitration, separation and executive and management employment services agreements, and has direct responsibility for advising on all other employment agreement programs including those for physicians. 
•    Plans and directs team of HR compliance professionals to support HR compliance related initiatives and projects. 
•    Oversees the development of education and communication to management and staff relative to compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour regulations.
•    Oversees and provides support for review and approval of of independent contractors, such as individual consulting agreement requests.
•    Primary responsibility for organizational government reporting requirements related to employees. Oversees and ensures timely filing of Cedars-Sinai’s EEO-1, VETS-4212 and all other government reports related to employees.  Serves as primary contact to government agencies (DOL, OFCCP, EEOC) regarding these programs.
•    Oversees development and collaborates with Chief of DEI on implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan, and equal employment opportunity policies, procedures and practices; audits and monitors performance of the Affirmative Action Plan.  Responsible for identifying possible risks or problems and refers such matters for follow up.
•    Provides WARN oversight.  Evaluates layoff reports to determine WARN trigger.  Prepares notifications to government and regulatory offices as indicated and responds to inquiries that may ensue.
 

Educational Requirements:

Doctorate Degree Juris Doctor

Licenses:

Licensed Attorney Member of CA Bar in good standing

Experience:

10 years Experience with and thorough current knowledge of relevant local, state and federal employment laws and regulations, including within California. Solid knowledge and understanding of HR practice principles. Experience with health care employers strongly preferred.
7 years Experience in applying HR practices and principles while providing counsel and/or guidance.
5 years Demonstrated experience working in a high pressure environment with multiple competing priorities.

Physical Demands:

Sit at a desk or table with some walking, standing, bending, stooping, or carrying of light objects.

Perform continuous operation of a personal computer for four hours or more.
Use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects and/or operate equipment.