HR Compliance Assistant Temporary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused HR Compliance Assistant to temporarily join our Human Resources team during our peak seasonal hiring period.

The HR Compliance Assistant will serve as a primary point of contact for new hires throughout the onboarding process. This position will conduct virtual Form I-9 appointments, review employment eligibility documentation, assist with background screening processes, and provide support to employees, hiring managers, recruiters, and HR partners.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with people, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct virtual Form I-9 appointments with new hires through Microsoft Teams and review employment eligibility documentation in accordance with federal requirements and company guidelines.
• Ensure Form I-9 documentation is completed accurately and within required federal timelines.
• Review completed background checks, monitor screening statuses, and assist with resolving issues or discrepancies as needed.
• Respond to onboarding and employment verification questions from new hires, employees, hiring managers, recruiters, and HR partners through Microsoft Teams and telephone support.
• Provide guidance to new hires regarding required onboarding documents and employment eligibility requirements.
• Assist employees experiencing issues with onboarding systems, employment documentation, or other onboarding requirements.
• Manage multiple scheduled appointments and onboarding cases while meeting established service levels, deadlines, and productivity expectations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of employee records and sensitive personal information.
• Provide additional HR onboarding, administrative, and seasonal hiring support as needed.