Human Resources & Compliance Specialist

Overview:

Salary: 90.000 - 100.000 Annually

At K&I Healthcare Services, our primary goal is to empower individuals, families, and communities to take charge of their mental well-being. K&I Healthcare Services has three Maryland facilities located in Waldorf, Baltimore, and Landover. K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We are a collective of like-minded individuals who emphasize the importance of the clinician along with the client. Our team prioritizes our clients. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process.

Position Purpose Summary:

The Human Resources & Compliance Specialist provides strategic oversight of all HR functions to support the mission and goals of KIHS. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, drives organizational effectiveness through the implementation of HR systems and policies, and leads a diverse HR team in delivering high-quality services to the campus community. The specialist develops and manages talent acquisition strategies, employee relations, benefits programs, and performance management, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment. Serving as the primary liaison for labor relations and workplace accommodations, this position plays a key role in aligning HR practices with institutional priorities and promoting a positive organizational culture. We operate in compliance with Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) standards, COMAR, federal and state employment laws, Medicaid requirements, and CARF accreditation standards.

Our philosophy centers on ethical care delivery, workforce excellence, and regulatory integrity to ensure quality outcomes for clients, staff, and stakeholders.

Essential Duties

Human Resource

Run HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and retention.

Ensure compliance with federal and Maryland employment laws.

Uphold compliant personnel files and HR policies.

Oversee credentialing, licensure, and training.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Serve as authority on COMAR OMHC regulations.

Align with CARF accreditation preparation and audits.

Ensure HIPAA workforce compliance and training.

Uphold compliance with BHA staffing requirements.

Responsibilities

The Human Resource & Compliance Specialist also possesses an extensive and up-to-date understanding of federal and state employment laws to advise leadership with solutions for human resources issues and evolving organizational needs

Additionally, they spearhead the implementation of an HRIS or similar system to facilitate processes and provide comprehensive data and reports on HR activities

Leads a staff of managerial, professional, and clerical employees responsible for providing all HR services to the campus community

Develops methods for collecting feedback internally on program satisfaction and modifies programs as needed

Utilizes available technology to maximize operational efficiencies and provide enhanced delivery of HR services to the campus community

Acts as a liaison in assisting employees with workplace accommodations under federal and local disability laws

Manages, tracks, and ensures compliance with all Affirmative Action plans for the University

Works closely with the Compliance Officer on related matters

Develops, implements, and manages all HR policies in a consistent and fair method

Designs recruitment strategies with campus administrators to encourage highly qualified individuals to apply for faculty and staff vacancies

Provides guidance to hiring managers and search committees with the interview and selection process

Facilitates communications between and among employees and management including counseling, conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and team building

Monitors the annual review process to verify that all employees receive performance evaluations

Plans new employee orientation programs to foster a positive attitude toward the KIHS’s mission, while introducing new personnel to important institutional policies

Serves as the KIHS’s primary contact for all labor relations issues and union negotiations

Provides high-quality, accessible benefit programs for affordable employees, reflect the organization’s identity, and support employees in balancing work and family responsibilities

Works with the Public Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, General Counsel, and Risk Management offices to provide employees with a safe and effective workplace

Prepares and manages the annual budgets for the HR office and benefits programs

Performs other related duties as assigned by the CEO

Required Education and Licensing:

A master's degree is required, but material, demonstrated successful experience may be considered instead of Masters degree

At least ten (10) years’ experience in HR with five (5) years’ experience managing Human Resources staff in a medium-sized business/organization

Thorough knowledge of best practices in HR, with a solid understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, to include Title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, ERISA, IRS, INS, Title IX, and employment discrimination regulations

Familiarity with HR management systems and overall technological proficiency

Professional In Human Resources (Required)

SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)

Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems

Knowledge of Maryland's mental health system, Medicaid/MCO programs

Ability to work with a diverse population, including an understanding of serious and persistent mental illness.

Knowledge of COMAR pertaining to OMHC operations and billing practices

HIPAA training required within 30 days of hire

Ability to communicate complex benefits simply and effectively to staff

Require strong attention to detail and follow through with time sensitive matters

Respect for and adherence to client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Ability to work well independently and collaboratively

CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred (or willing to obtain within first 6 months of hire)

Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

HR Director: 5 years (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Environment

Maintain a clean, safe, and drug-free working environment

Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening. & TB testing

Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

Office work includes commuter work, documentation, planning, and team meetings

Weekly Schedule:

Employment Type: Full time 40hrs weekly, W-2 Employee

Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour mandatory lunch break)

Attendance in team meetings as appropriate

Benefits:

401 (k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

K&I Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Our employment decisions are solely made according to qualifications for the positions.