Human Resources and Labor Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

The Human Resources & Labor Compliance Specialist supports Pike Electric by helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. You will assist with immigration processes, labor compliance, employee benefits administration, insurance programs, workers' compensation, and risk‑related initiatives. Working collaboratively with HR and business leaders, you will help promote compliance, mitigate risk, and support a well‑managed and legally sound workforce. This is an on-site position based out of one of our Pike Electric office locations.

Essential Functions:

• Support employment‑based immigration processes, including coordinating documentation and timelines.

• Assist with Form I‑9 compliance and E‑Verify administration to help ensure accurate and timely completion.

• Partner with external immigration counsel by gathering information and supporting petition preparation and filings.

• Track visa expiration dates and assist with renewal processes to maintain work authorization compliance.

• Help ensure compliance with Department of Labor (DOL), USCIS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Support compliance efforts related to ADA, ADEA, EEOC, FLSA, and other employment laws.

• Participate in internal audits and reviews to help identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.

• Assist in responding to agency inquiries, audits, and investigations under the guidance of senior leadership.

• Contribute ideas and recommendations for process improvements to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

• Stay informed on changes in employment laws and regulations, sharing relevant updates with the team.

• Collaborate with corporate human resources partners to ensure alignment with company policies and practices.

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the HR and compliance functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-4 year degree and 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.

• Strong knowledge of labor law compliance and workers' compensation.

• Construction/Utility industry experience is ideal but not required.

• Experience administering employee benefits and insurance programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) with company match

• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pike Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.