HR Compliance Coordinator

Join Our Team as an HR Compliance Coordinator!

Are you passionate about ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards in Human Resources? Do you thrive in a role that involves both technical expertise and collaborative teamwork? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD!

About the Role: As the HR Compliance Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our Human Resources department and ensuring that our agency meets the highest standards of compliance. You will work closely with various teams, managers, and supervisors to plan, schedule, and conduct audits, ensuring that all programs align with state and federal guidelines. Your work will directly contribute to the success and integrity of our organization.

Your Role in Action:

• Provide administrative support, handling both routine and sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Coordinate compliance efforts between The Harris Center and our contracted services, performing technical reviews of compliance records.
• Partner with the HRIS team to compile and analyze data, prepare reports, and deliver valuable insights through department analytics.
• Support agency-wide and division-specific audits, offering expert consultation to program directors, managers, and staff.
• Develop and update audit tools to ensure alignment with Agency Policies & Procedures and state/federal guidelines.
• Conduct technical reviews and monitor records for compliance with TAC Fingerprinting, NPDB maintenance, OIG Compliance, Credentials Management, and more.
• Act as a resource for internal and external clients, providing technical assistance on compliance issues and recommending necessary changes.
• Play a key role in the development of quality control policies, procedures, and protocols.

What You'll Need:

Education:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least three years of experience in social services with a focus on documentation, record-keeping, and administrative duties. Experience in a Human Resources office is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Some knowledge of web-based HR software preferred.
• The ability to interpret policies, analyze quality control documentation, collaborate effectively, and maintain absolute confidentiality. You should be a proactive team player with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to high-quality customer service.

What else you should know:

• This position is located at 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77074.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching - a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.