Talent Acquisition Compliance Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose: 
The Talent Acquisition Compliance Sr. Specialist ensures recruiting and hiring activities comply with employment and immigration laws, internal policies, and audit standards. This role monitors compliance controls, maintains accurate documentation, and identifies risks or process gaps across the Talent Acquisition lifecycle. As a trusted partner to Talent Acquisition, HR, and Compliance teams, the specialist promotes consistent, equitable, and compliant hiring practices. This position serves as a subject matter expert within I-9 hiring compliance, exercising broad independent judgment, providing strategic oversight, influencing policy and process design, and supporting enterprise risk mitigation efforts. 
Key Accountabilities:
•    Talent Acquisition Compliance
o    Oversee governance and monitor recruiting and hiring activities for compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations (e.g., EEO, OFCCP, I 9, background screening, data privacy) acting as the SME for I-9 hiring compliance
o    Apply established compliance controls and identify deviations, trends, or potential risks
o    Partner with TA and HR stakeholders to address compliance findings and drive effective counter measures
o    Interpret policies and procedures to ensure consistent application across hiring practices
•    Audits & Regulatory Readiness
o    Maintain audit ready hiring and recruitment documentation ready hiring and recruitment documentation
o    Prepare and validate data, records, and reports for internal and external audits
o    Track audit findings and corrective actions to completion
o    Ensure record retention and documentation standards are consistently met
•    Process Ownership & Improvement
o    Maintain standardized TA compliance processes and documentation
o    Own and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within hiring workflows
o    Document procedures, controls, and process updates to support operational consistency
o    Participate in compliance driven projects and initiatives within Talent Acquisition driven projects and initiatives within Talent Acquisition
•    Reporting & Data Integrity
o    Produce and review compliance related reports from applicant tracking and HR systems related reports from applicant tracking and HR systems
o    Monitor data accuracy and resolve discrepancies impacting compliance reporting
o    Analyze recurring issues or trends and recommend preventive actions
•    Communication & Guidance
o    Serve as a point of contact for routine TA compliance questions
o    Communicate policy updates and compliance expectations to recruiting partners
o    Contribute to training materials, job aids, and compliance resources as needed

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, or a related professional role with experience of employment law
•    Foundational knowledge of employment laws and compliance principles
•    Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information within HR Systems

Working Conditions:
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
•    Open office environment
•    Local travel 5%

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.