HR Compliance Specialist

Position: HR Compliance Specialist 

Location: Beverly Hills, CA (Hybrid)

Company: MemeHouse LA

Type: Full-Time, 40.00 - 55.00/hour

Reports to: People Operations Lead

[About MemeHouse LA]

MemeLabs Inc is a next-generation incubator at the intersection of culture, wellness, and digital innovation. Our diverse suite of brands includes MemeHouse, a cutting-edge crypto trading and content streaming hub where creators and investors converge to shape the future of decentralized media and finance.

[Role Overview]

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to oversee the company's legal  compliance activities, employment law matters, and policy development. This role is instrumental in ensuring organizational adherence to federal, state, and local laws, and providing strategic legal guidance in HR-related areas.

You will work closely with the  HR Lead and senior leadership to develop and implement internal policies, manage legal risk, build employee handbooks and ensure HR practices are legally sound and aligned with company values. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a legal-minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced start up environment and brings a proactive, "can-do" attitude to the table.

[What You’ll Do]

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of HR and compliance policies across the organization.
• Ensure company compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations (federal, state, and local).
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• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on HR legal issues, including hiring, terminations, workplace investigations, accommodations, wage and hour laws, and employee relations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on necessary changes to policies or practices.
• Work closely with HR to ensure proper documentation, training, and enforcement of policies.
• Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies and manage legal exposure.
• Oversee and assist with internal audits, investigations, and regulatory filings as necessary.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Partner with other departments to ensure overall organizational compliance and ethical standards.

[What We’re Looking For]

Skills & Attributes:

• A self-starter with exceptional organizational and multitasking skills; thrives in a fast paced environments 
• Takes ownership and accountability, comfortable with autonomy and little direction
• Innovative mindset, creative, and adaptable, solution oriented, and quick learner
• Clear and professional verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to interact confidently across all levels of the organization.
• High emotional intelligence and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Creative and resourceful — can turn “we’ve never done this before” into “we crushed it”
• A natural collaborator and communicator, with high emotional intelligence
• You care deeply about people and know how to build culture, not just enforce policies
• You're not afraid to take smart risks, experiment, or ask tough questions
• A fact-checker and quick researcher, especially curious about employment law and ethical HR practices
• Sharp, observant, and confident — you catch the details others miss
• Highly organized, but not rigid — flexible, adaptive, and unbothered by messy beginnings
• Creative and resourceful — can turn “we’ve never done this before” into “we crushed it”
• A natural collaborator and communicator, with high emotional intelligence
• You care deeply about people and know how to build culture, not just enforce policies
• You're not afraid to take smart risks, experiment, or ask tough questions
• You’re someone who takes action first, reflects later, and makes things happen

[Qualifications]

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
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• 3/4 years of experience in HR compliance, employment law, or corporate legal/compliance roles
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• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR regulations (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc.)
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR and legal compliance policies
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legal concepts to real-world business practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess risks and offer practical, legally sound solutions
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency and familiarity with HRIS and compliance management tools

Preferred:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or legal certification (e.g., PHR/SPHR with strong legal exposure, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as DOL, OSHA, EEOC, and handling audits or investigations
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Legal Counsel, and Executive Leadership
• Background in corporate ethics, internal investigations, or risk management a plus
• Familiar with entertainment,  industry, crypto, start-ups
• Consulting and or start up experience