Human Resources Manager, Compliance Darling Ingredients Inc. - 2.8 Irving, TX Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Affirmative Action Affirmative action program compliance Immigration law Data modeling Anti-discrimination law Spreadsheets Talent acquisition platforms HR analytics Corporate training ATS HR systems (technically supported) Data summary reports Payroll systems Audit Reporting Manufacturing facility experience Harassment and discrimination prevention compliance Union relations Bachelor's degree Financial compliance audits Regression analysis Regulatory compliance analysis Resume management software Manufacturing company experience California labor law Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Excel data analysis Full Job Description We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. This position is responsible for managing Human Resources operational compliance, multi-establishment OFCCP/Affirmative Action programs, administering all statutory federal/state workforce reporting, auditing recruiting and plant-level payroll practices (e.g., wage-and-hour, don/doffing, timekeeping in 24/7 operations), ensuring SOX compliance over HR processes, and auditing multi-plant Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Tracks, evaluates, and operationalizes changes in federal, state, and municipal labor laws across our multi-state operating footprint (e.g., state-specific paid family leave, mandatory sick leave, wage theft prevention acts, pay transparency/posting mandates, and local predictive scheduling rules) Maintains and reviews the Employee Handbook and individual state addenda, aligning policies with local statutory requirements while maintaining operational consistency across all processing facilities Ensures physical and electronic statutory labor law postings and regulatory notices remain fully compliant across all corporate, regional, plant, and remote field locations Directs the preparation, annual rollout, and ongoing compliance monitoring of multi-establishment Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) in accordance with OFCCP standards for federal supply-chain contractors Leads all annual statutory submissions, including EEO-1 Component 1, VETS-4212, and state-mandated pay data reports (e.g., California CRD, Illinois Equal Pay, and emerging state disclosures). Performs continuous adverse impact analysis on applicant tracking, hourly production hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations across all operating regions; collaborate with plant management teams to implement proactive remediation strategies. Acts as the lead coordinator and liaison for all OFCCP compliance evaluations, desk audits, EEOC charges, and state agency inquiries. Conducts comprehensive compliance audits of hourly recruitment, applicant dispositioning, background checks (FCRA), and onboarding across localized plant HR teams. Manages enterprise Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance, performing regular internal audits, re-verifications, and training to safeguard against immigration and workforce enforcement risks common to heavy industrial operations Partners with Corporate Payroll to audit complex wage-and-hour compliance in continuous (24/7/365) manufacturing environments, shift differential calculations, overtime blending, meal/rest period adherence, and compensable time (e.g., safety gear don/doffing, equipment prep) Ensures HR compliance processes satisfy internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing standards as required for a public enterprise Conducts periodic compliance audits of plant-level Collective Bargaining Agreements across unionized manufacturing facilities to verify adherence to contractual wage scales, shift bidding, seniority rosters, overtime distribution rules, and grievance response timelines. Verifies that plant labor administration strictly conforms to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), statutory labor standards Collaborates with the Director of HR, Labor Relations representatives, and General Managers to rectify audit discrepancies before they escalate into formal grievances or unfair labor practice (ULP) charges Partners with EHS/Safety and Fleet operations to ensure HR alignment on safety-sensitive roles, regulatory record retention, and drug/alcohol testing compliance (including

DOT/FMCSA

clearinghouse interface where applicable) Designs and deploys targeted compliance training modules for plant superintendents, shift supervisors, and hiring managers (e.g., Wage & Hour Best Practices, Harassment Prevention, Lawful Interviewing, and CBA Administration) Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related discipline 5+ years of experience of progressive HR experience 4+ years specializing in HR compliance, OFCCP administration, or regulatory auditing within a multi-state manufacturing, industrial, or logistics organization Proven mastery of multi-state employment regulations (handling at least 20+ states simultaneously, including complex jurisdictions such as

CA, NY, IL, WA

) Hands-on experience developing multi-location Affirmative Action Plans, managing applicant flow logs, and guiding an organization through OFCCP desk audits Capable of translating complex federal and state mandates into practical, shop-floor-friendly operating procedures Rigorous audit discipline to evaluate decentralized plant records and identify systemic compliance gaps Ability to build credibility and partner effectively with plant operations leadership, corporate legal counsel, and union representatives High-level analytical discipline in validating large datasets across disparate HR, timekeeping, and applicant tracking systems Advanced proficiency in HRIS/reporting platforms (e.g., Oracle

HCM, UKG, ADP, SAP

) and advanced data auditing skills in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, regression analysis for pay equity/adverse impact) Strong communication skills - both written and oral. Strong presentation and training skills Preferred Qualifications SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) Direct experience auditing or managing HR processes within unionized, 24/7 continuous process manufacturing, rendering, or agricultural processing environments. Familiarity with public company internal control environments (SOX) as they relate to HR/payroll workflows Working Conditions and Physical Demands Position is based in an office environment Occasional travel to off-site locations is required. Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards. Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

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