HR Ethics & Compliance Officer

About Us
Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.
Job Summary
The HR Ethics & Compliance Officer serves as a trusted HR resource responsible for promoting and maintaining ethical employment practices and HR compliance across the organization. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. The HR Ethics & Compliance Officer leads complex employee investigations, supports the development and administration of HR policies, and helps drive a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance throughout the employee lifecycle.
Role Description
Serve as SHI's primary HR resource for ethics, compliance, and employee relations matters across the employee lifecycle.
Lead and conduct complex and sensitive employee investigations involving workplace conduct, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employee concerns.
Partner with HR leadership and Legal to assess investigation outcomes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure consistent application of employment policies.
Develop, review, maintain, and communicate HR policies, employee handbook content, and related employment practices.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and provide recommendations to ensure ongoing HR compliance.
Advise HR teams and business leaders on employee relations issues, employment law implications, and policy interpretation.
Conduct audits and reviews of HR processes and programs to identify compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Support the development and delivery of ethics, compliance, workplace conduct, and policy training initiatives.
Develop and maintain procedures for reporting, investigating, documenting, and resolving employee complaints and ethics concerns.
Maintain accurate and confidential investigation records and compliance documentation.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to promote ethical workplace practices and mitigate compliance-related risk.
Provide guidance on emerging HR compliance trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Behaviors and Competencies
Collaboration: Can take ownership of team initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure that all team members feel valued and heard.
Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.
Ethics: Can take ownership of complex initiatives, collaborate with others in an ethical and fair manner, and drive results while upholding integrity.
Initiative: Can proactively seek out challenges, take ownership of complex initiatives, collaborate with others, and drive innovative ideas and results.
Professionalism: Can take ownership of complex initiatives, collaborate with others in a respectful and professional manner, and drive results.
Self-Motivation: Can take ownership of complex personal or professional initiatives, collaborate with others when necessary, and drive results through self-motivation.
Skill Level Requirements
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations – Advanced
Experience conducting complex employee investigations – Advanced
Employee relations and conflict resolution expertise – Advanced
HR policy and employee handbook development and administration – Advanced
Knowledge of ethics and compliance programs within Human Resources – Intermediate
Experience partnering with Legal and HR leadership on sensitive employment matters – Advanced
Strong documentation, interviewing, and reporting skills – Advanced
Other Requirements
Completed Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, investigations, employment law, and HR compliance
Demonstrated experience leading complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters
Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and employee handbook content
Strong understanding of employment law compliance and HR risk mitigation practices
The estimated annual pay range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status