What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Systems & Compliance Specialist position at Volunteers of America Eastern WA Northern ID?
About VOA
Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is a mission-driven organization providing housing-first, low-barrier services to individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and housing instability.
Our work happens in shelters, medical respite, housing programs, and community-based settings - meeting people where they are and supporting long-term stability.
Position Summary
The HR Systems & Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all employee data, records, and compliance requirements are accurate, complete, and audit-ready at all times.
This role is the behind-the-scenes engine of HR, focused on systems, data integrity, and compliance - not employee relations or front-line HR support.
You'll work closely with the HR team and program leadership to ensure everything throughout the employee lifecycle is documented, tracked, and aligned with internal policies and external requirements.
What You'll Do
Requirements
What You Bring
Compensation & Benefits
Why This Role Matters
In a highly regulated environment, accurate data and complete documentation are critical. This role helps ensure VOA remains compliant, audit-ready, and able to continue delivering services to the community.
Salary Description
$28.00 per hour
Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is a mission-driven organization providing housing-first, low-barrier services to individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and housing instability.
Our work happens in shelters, medical respite, housing programs, and community-based settings - meeting people where they are and supporting long-term stability.
Position Summary
The HR Systems & Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all employee data, records, and compliance requirements are accurate, complete, and audit-ready at all times.
This role is the behind-the-scenes engine of HR, focused on systems, data integrity, and compliance - not employee relations or front-line HR support.
You'll work closely with the HR team and program leadership to ensure everything throughout the employee lifecycle is documented, tracked, and aligned with internal policies and external requirements.
What You'll Do
- Maintain accurate employee data in Paylocity, including hires, changes, and terminations
- Ensure all employee files and documentation are complete and audit-ready
- Track and monitor required licenses, certifications, and trainings
- Manage and maintain the Relias Learning Management System
- Assign and track required trainings and follow up on completion
- Process benefit enrollments and audit for accuracy
- Reconcile benefit invoices and resolve discrepancies
- Support leave tracking and documentation
- Run audits to identify gaps, missing information, or compliance risks
- Partner with HR and program teams to improve processes and ensure consistency
Requirements
What You Bring
- 2-4 years of experience in HR operations, systems, compliance, or similar work
- Experience working in an HRIS (Paylocity preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, detail-driven work
- Ability to identify issues and proactively resolve them
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Comfort working independently within structured systems
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or regulated environments preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- $28.00 per hour
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees (approx. $1,000/month value)
- 8 paid holidays up to 5 discretionary holidays
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and floating holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Why This Role Matters
In a highly regulated environment, accurate data and complete documentation are critical. This role helps ensure VOA remains compliant, audit-ready, and able to continue delivering services to the community.
Salary Description
$28.00 per hour
Salary : $28