POSITION TITLE: Labor & Employment Compliance Specialist
Pay Grade: 12
Job Code: 2900
Job Location: Oak Park Heights
ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY
At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of “2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces.”
We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes “Best Employer for Diversity 2022.”
Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.
SUMMARY
The Labor & Employment Compliance Specialist role manages projects related to labor and employment (L&E) compliance from initiation to completion. Additionally, this role provides key support to internal and external counsel on L&E-related litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. This position reports to the company’s L&E attorney(s) within the legal department.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage L&E compliance projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project metrics and goals (20%)
- Audit and evaluate the effectiveness of current compliance programs and recommend improvements (15%)
- Develop risk management strategies related to L&E compliance and implement corrective actions as needed (10%)
- Regularly review and provide guidance to Human Resources on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.(10%)
- Design and implement L&E compliance training programs for employees, managers, and Human Resources.(10%)
- Coordinate with in-house and external counsel on discovery requests, witness interviews, file maintenance, and document production. (10%)
- Respond to employee personnel file requests, subpoenas and other legal process concerning employees..(10%)Develop, manage, and report appropriate metrics on L&E compliance and litigation matters (including administrative charges, demand letters, and arbitrations) (10%).
- Perform related duties as assigned by the company’s L&E attorney(s)(5%).
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in law, human resources, business, or related field.
- 7+ years’ experience in legal project management, HR compliance, or related field
- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations
- Excellent planning, project management and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Analytical skills along with strong desire to solve business problems.
- Ability to manage confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
- Ability to work closely with cross functional partners to ensure cohesive and comprehensive L&E compliance efforts.
- Proven ability to exercise independent and discretionary judgment on significant compliance matters. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite
- A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
- Proficiency in Legal Files, Relativity, and other common litigation tools.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS
“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account contributions
- 401(k) plan & contributions
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
