Overview
The Senior People Operations Compliance Analyst supports the organization’s People Operations Compliance priorities by analyzing regulatory and client-driven requirements and coordinating assigned compliance initiatives. This role partners with the People Team, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to apply and enhance established compliance frameworks, controls, and processes that support regulatory, contractual, and audit readiness. The role proactively identifies potential compliance risks, researches evolving legal and client requirements, recommends practical solutions using established guidance and precedent, and escalates complex or high-risk matters as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Emerging Risk & Regulatory Strategy
Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
Support assessment and implementation of compliance requirements in emerging areas, including:
AI and automated decision-making in hiring and other employment-related processes
Restrictive covenants and worker classification
Wage and hour regulations
Employee data privacy, accessibility, and recording keeping obligations
FCRA and background check compliance
Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical policies, controls, and operational guidance
Client Compliance & Risk Mitigation
Partner with Legal, Client Services, and business stakeholders to review and assess client-driven compliance requirements, including background check standards, contract language review, and contractual obligations.
Review client contracts, RFPs, and regulatory flow-down requirements to identify People-related compliance obligations and operational impacts.
Assess client requirements against applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and advise on compliant implementation strategies.
Support audits, client inquiries, and compliance attestations by maintaining documentation, controls, and evidence of compliance.
Assess complex or high-risk compliance matters and propose practical solutions to mitigate legal, operational, and contractual risk
Analyze root causes of compliance issues and implement sustainable, scalable processes for remediation
Strengthen audit readiness through improved documentation, controls, and process consistency
Compliance Governance & Control Design
Contribute to the design of People compliance frameworks, including policies, standards, and internal controls
Evaluate existing People processes (e.g., hiring, onboarding, transfers, terminations, and other data management processes) to identify compliance risks and control gaps
Promote standardization, documentation, and control design aligned to audit requirements
Compliance Programs & Strategic Initiatives:
Coordinate assigned cross-functional compliance initiatives under the general direction of People Operations Compliance leadership by completing tasks such as:
Support the development and implementation of updates to policies and processes across applicable jurisdictions
Coordinate enhancements to existing compliance programs and policies.
Conduct assigned risk assessments across People processes and geographies
Track deliverables, document findings, and escalate issues that require leadership review
Partner with the People Team, TA, Legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent interpretation and application of compliance standards
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of global People policies and procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal requirements.
Promotes consistent implementation of People Team policies across all business units and locations, identifying discrepancies and resolving gaps as appropriate.
Prioritize work based on risk exposure, regulatory urgency, and organizational impact
Compliance Process Automation & Scale
Document compliance requirements and partner with People Data & Tech, People Operations, and IT stakeholders to support the…