About this opportunity
The Arc Mercer lists this HR Compliance Director opportunity in ewing township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%.
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits.
Paid Time Off: Personal, Vacation & Sick; Paid Holidays.
About the Company
The Arc Mercer is a trusted leader in providing comprehensive support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Mercer County.
The Arc Mercer is seeking an HR Compliance Director who will create and manage a comprehensive compliance oversight system that governs the entire HR lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, training, employee relations, benefits, FMLA/leave, payroll, and timekeeping.
This role is responsible for building a compliance accountability framework that includes automated workflows, corrective‑action communications, data‑driven reporting, and enforcement measures. The Director will ensure that data entering the HRIS is accurate and consistent , and that data exported from the HRIS produces actionable dashboards for operational oversight and compliance monitoring.
Experience with Paycom is helpful, but experience with any major HRIS and the ability to learn quickly is what matters.
This is not an HR Director role
Key Responsibilities
Compliance System Design & Build
Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain a full compliance oversight system across all HR functions.
Create compliance checkpoints, workflows, documentation standards and accountability action items both inside and outside Paycom.
Develop automated communications for corrective action, follow‑up tasks, and compliance enforcement.
Compliance Accountability Framework
Establish clear compliance expectations for managers and frontline employees.
Build and enforce a system of accountability for compliance failures.
Ensure corrective actions are documented, tracked, and escalated when necessary.
HRIS Data Integrity & Workflow Oversight
Ensure all HRIS data is accurate, complete, and consistently entered.
Oversee data imports, exports, and integrations to support compliance reporting.
Maintain workflow logic, permissions, and audit trails within Paycom
Reporting, Dashboards & Operational Oversight
Build dashboards and reports that identify compliance gaps, overdue items, and risk areas.
Provide operational leaders with actionable compliance insights and follow‑up requirements.
Monitor trends and elevate issues that require intervention.
Regulatory Compliance & Audits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, ACA, NJ regs).
Lead internal audits of personnel files, I‑9s, E‑Verify, training records, timekeeping, and payroll classifications.
Prepare and submit required filings (EEO‑1, OSHA logs, ACA reporting, etc.).
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Recruiting, Training, Payroll, Benefits, and Employee Relations to embed compliance into daily operations.
Develop SOPs and training materials that align with the compliance oversight system.
Qualifications
Required
7+ years of HR experience with strong compliance responsibilities.
Hands‑on experience with a major HRIS (Paycom, Workday, ADP, UKG, Paylocity, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to build or manage compliance workflows and accountability systems.
Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Experience conducting audits, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Preferred
HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP, HRIP).
Experience building dashboards or compliance reporting tools.
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Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.