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ACRT Services, Inc. About The Team ACRT Services offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including vegetation management consulting, arborist training, customized safety courses, technology solutions, utility metering services, and more. At ACRT Services, our organizational culture is built on four strategic pillars including the people and the amazing things they can accomplish, dedication and the success it brings over the long term, process and the benefits of a job done right and education and the difference it can mean in the lives of those we touch. About the Role The Policy & Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the organization adheres to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Human Resources, this role is responsible for maintaining compliance across all HR practices, developing and enforcing policies and procedures, and completing key compliance projects such as Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs), VETS-4212 reporting, and California Pay Data submissions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented compliance expert who excels in navigating complex regulatory requirements, ensuring organizational accountability, and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization. What You'll Do Regulatory Compliance: Proactively monitor the complex and rapidly changing network of federal, state, and local human resources related laws and regulations Interpret and breakdown laws and regulations for internal teams to understand quickly and effectively Act as first point of contact for current laws and regulations - this may include but is not limited to labor relations, wage and hour compliance, leave of absence programs, reasonable accommodations, California and other state specific laws and required trainings Implement necessary changes to policies to maintain compliance. Policy and Procedure Development and Maintenance: Evaluate, update, and maintain all HR policies to ensure alignment with current laws, regulations, and organizational objectives. Research, draft, and implement new policies to address emerging compliance requirements and operational needs. Standardize and document all HR procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the department. Establish and maintain a centralized, up-to-date policy database that is easily accessible to HR and organizational leadership. Partner with internal stakeholders to gather feedback on policy effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvements. Train HR team members and employees on new or revised policies, fostering understanding and compliance; partner with Learning & Development team to develop and deliver compliance training to all levels of the organization Craft internal guidelines, procedures, change management processes and communications for use by both internal teams as well as field level employees Collaborate on the updating of the Employee Handbook(s). Work in conjunction with the Human Resources team to ensure consistency in administration of HR policies and procedures respective to their functional areas. OFCCP Compliance and Reporting: Lead all OFCCP compliance efforts, including compiling, reviewing, and auditing data for Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs), VETS-4212, and California Pay Data Reporting. Partner with external consultants to develop and finalize AAPs and ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance documentation. Collaborate with business leaders to review AAP metrics and support the organization in meeting affirmative action goals through actionable strategies. Serve as the primary point of contact for all OFCCP-related inquiries, including coordinating responses and managing organization-wide i