What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Policy Specialist position at Lancer Worldwide?
Our Company
Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.
Summary
The HR Policy Specialist is responsible for developing, standardizing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures that support consistent and compliant practices across Lancer’s global footprint. This role ensures all policies align with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and regional HR leaders to identify gaps, drive improvements, and strengthen alignment. The position plays a critical role in documentation, communication, and global training efforts to ensure employees and leaders understand and adhere to standards.
Essential Functions
• Partner with internal/external stakeholders to draft, revise, and standardize HR policies and procedures across regions.
• Maintain and update the global HR policy repository, ensuring accessibility and version control.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across jurisdictions, recommending necessary policy updates.
• Develop supporting tools (FAQs, guidelines, templates) that help teams apply policies consistently.
• Support change management and communication strategies related to HR policies.
• Develop plans pertaining to policy rollouts, including training sessions and employee notifications, for local execution.
• Assist in internal audits and compliance reviews tied to HR practices and documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for policy/procedure-related inquiries and clarification across global teams.
• Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience writing or interpreting HR policies and procedures preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years’ direct experience in lieu of degree, required
• Two (2) years’ experience in an HR Generalist role required
• Employment Law certification preferred
Lancer Worldwide is unable to sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer-sponsored visa status now or in the future.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.
EEO Statement
Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
