Compensation and Compliance Specialist

A FirstCall Mechanical Company  

Compensation and Compliance Specialist   

Location: Austin. TX (Hybrid)

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?  

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.  

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.  We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.  

BENEFITS OVERVIEW 

FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:  

• Competitive Weekly Pay 
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans) 
• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for Veterans 
• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program 
• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral 
• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances

JOB SUMMARY  

The Compensation & Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with employment-related laws and regulations in a multi-state environment and administering compensation programs. This role partners with HR leadership to support compliance activities related to employees and HR operations and to maintain competitive, equitable pay practices. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people and collaborating as part of a team, while also excelling at independent, data-focused analysis and research. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Monitor changes in employment regulatory guidance, proactively assessing impact, and recommending policy or practice updates. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws related to compensation and employee practices (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency, wage and hour requirements).  
• Support internal and external audits related to HR operations, data integrity, and compliance. 
• Collaborate with leadership and HR to develop, review, and maintain corporate policies. 
• Conduct regular audits of HR processes and systems to ensure compliance and data accuracy and integrity.   
• Manage the HR compliance lifecycle (e.g. EEO requirements, worksite reporting, and required annual reporting).  
• Build people metrics reporting that is regularly shared with leadership. Maintain analytics dashboards within HRIS.  
• Administer and maintain company compensation programs, including job evaluations, salary structures, and market benchmarking.  
• Conduct compensation analyses to support hiring, promotions, and adjustments.  
• Partner with people leaders on compensation decisions related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and role changes, providing data-driven guidance. 
• Oversee incentive plan administration and reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least 1-3 years of experience in HR compliance, compensation, or related HR specialty. 
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS platforms is a must. Experience using data visualization tools is a plus.  
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment law, regulations, and compliance standards affecting employment and compensation practices in a multi-state environment.  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain precise records, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in compliance processes and compensation programming.  
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing data, generating reports, and supporting data-driven decision making.   
• Excellent priority management skills and ability to effectively handle concurrent tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Minimizing risk to the company through adherence to employment laws and organizational policies. 
• Accurate administration of compensation programs to ensure consistency across the organization. 
• Maintenance of accurate data in HR systems to support reliable reporting and compliance.  

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT  

This position sits on the HR Operations team and reports to the Director of HR Operations. 

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE  

Integrity – Handles sensitive information with the utmost care, discretion, and sound judgment.   

Detail-oriented – Consistently ensures accuracy and precision in all work, resulting in high-quality outcomes.    

Analytical – Approaches problems logically and interprets data thoughtfully to support decisions and effective solutions.  

Communication oriented – Clearly conveys information, adapts messaging to different audiences, and ensures understanding across teams. 

Organized – Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in an orderly manner while delivering quality outcomes on time. 

Proactive – Anticipates challenges and opportunities and takes the initiative to implement solutions or improvements. 

Responsive – Acts quickly and thoughtfully to requests or changes, balancing timeliness with accuracy.  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Role may require other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.  

FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.