HR Compliance Specialist
Vacatia, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Lead Compliance. Protect Our People. Power Our Growth.
At Vacatia, we’re reinventing vacation ownership by combining hospitality, technology, and service to deliver exceptional experiences for owners and guests. What began in 2013 as a vacation rental marketplace has evolved into a full-service hospitality platform and one of the fastest-growing resort management companies in the U.S. As we continue to scale, strong HR compliance and risk management practices are essential to protecting our people, culture, and business.
As our HR Compliance Specialist, your mission is to lead and strengthen compliance across a multi‑state organization, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence, unemployment claims management, and risk mitigation. You’ll play a critical role in building scalable processes, ensuring compliance integrity, and supporting both corporate and resort operations.
Why You’ll Love Working at Vacatia
Build the Future –
Help shape and scale compliance programs in a growing hospitality organization.
Impact That Matters –
Protect employees and the business through proactive compliance, risk management, and effective unemployment claims oversight.
Innovation at Scale –
Leverage HR technology platforms to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Autonomy and Ownership –
Take ownership of audits, unemployment claims, and compliance initiatives.
Culture of Growth –
Collaborate in a transparent, accountable environment that values continuous improvement.
Your Impact Regulatory Compliance & Audits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act
Conduct and maintain compliant Form I‑9 audits, including tracking expiring documentation
Oversee regulatory reporting such as EEO‑1 and OSHA logs
Perform internal audits to identify gaps and implement corrective actions
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies and practices
Unemployment Claims Management
Manage end‑to‑end unemployment claims, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant responses
Partner with managers to gather documentation and determine appropriate claim responses
Prepare for and represent the company in unemployment hearings as needed
Track and analyze claim trends to identify risk areas and recommend proactive solutions
Ensure compliance with varying state unemployment regulations across a multi‑state workforce
Policy & Procedure Development
Draft, revise, and implement HR policies to ensure compliance and operational consistency
Support employee handbook updates aligned with evolving regulations and company practices
Employee Training & Safety
Coordinate compliance‑related training including workplace safety, harassment prevention, and code of conduct
Support safety initiatives that reduce incidents and mitigate organizational risk
HR Systems & Recordkeeping
Maintain and audit employee data across HRIS platforms (UKG, Paylocity, ADP)
Ensure accurate and compliant record‑keeping of personnel, medical, and investigation files
Employee Relations Support
Assist with employee relations matters, conducting preliminary reviews and partnering with HR leadership
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all compliance‑related activities
What You Bring
3+ years of HR compliance experience with strong exposure to employment laws and regulations
Hands‑on experience managing unemployment claims, including responses and hearings
Hands‑on experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as UKG, Paylocity, and ADP
Experience conducting I‑9 audits and managing compliance documentation
Confidence and independence in supporting management and strengthening compliance across the organization
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Experience in hospitality, multi‑location, or high‑growth environments preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) is a plus
Join Us If you’re ready to take ownership of compliance, unemployment management, and risk mitigation in a growing organization, join Vacatia and help build scalable, forward‑thinking HR practices that protect our people and support our continued growth.
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As our HR Compliance Specialist, your mission is to lead and strengthen compliance across a multi‑state organization, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence, unemployment claims management, and risk mitigation. You’ll play a critical role in building scalable processes, ensuring compliance integrity, and supporting both corporate and resort operations.
Why You’ll Love Working at Vacatia
Build the Future –
Help shape and scale compliance programs in a growing hospitality organization.
Impact That Matters –
Protect employees and the business through proactive compliance, risk management, and effective unemployment claims oversight.
Innovation at Scale –
Leverage HR technology platforms to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Autonomy and Ownership –
Take ownership of audits, unemployment claims, and compliance initiatives.
Culture of Growth –
Collaborate in a transparent, accountable environment that values continuous improvement.
Your Impact Regulatory Compliance & Audits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act
Conduct and maintain compliant Form I‑9 audits, including tracking expiring documentation
Oversee regulatory reporting such as EEO‑1 and OSHA logs
Perform internal audits to identify gaps and implement corrective actions
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies and practices
Unemployment Claims Management
Manage end‑to‑end unemployment claims, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant responses
Partner with managers to gather documentation and determine appropriate claim responses
Prepare for and represent the company in unemployment hearings as needed
Track and analyze claim trends to identify risk areas and recommend proactive solutions
Ensure compliance with varying state unemployment regulations across a multi‑state workforce
Policy & Procedure Development
Draft, revise, and implement HR policies to ensure compliance and operational consistency
Support employee handbook updates aligned with evolving regulations and company practices
Employee Training & Safety
Coordinate compliance‑related training including workplace safety, harassment prevention, and code of conduct
Support safety initiatives that reduce incidents and mitigate organizational risk
HR Systems & Recordkeeping
Maintain and audit employee data across HRIS platforms (UKG, Paylocity, ADP)
Ensure accurate and compliant record‑keeping of personnel, medical, and investigation files
Employee Relations Support
Assist with employee relations matters, conducting preliminary reviews and partnering with HR leadership
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all compliance‑related activities
What You Bring
3+ years of HR compliance experience with strong exposure to employment laws and regulations
Hands‑on experience managing unemployment claims, including responses and hearings
Hands‑on experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as UKG, Paylocity, and ADP
Experience conducting I‑9 audits and managing compliance documentation
Confidence and independence in supporting management and strengthening compliance across the organization
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Experience in hospitality, multi‑location, or high‑growth environments preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) is a plus
Join Us If you’re ready to take ownership of compliance, unemployment management, and risk mitigation in a growing organization, join Vacatia and help build scalable, forward‑thinking HR practices that protect our people and support our continued growth.
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