Manager – People Operations & Compliance

Manager – People Operations & Compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent with HR Certifications such as GPHR/SPHR, or equivalent work experience required
• 8 or more years of experience in HR operations and compliance required, with at least 3 years of which are global
• Deep expertise in managing HR compliance (e.g., I-9, SOX, EEO-1, SOC2 audits, GDPR), ensuring adherence to labor laws, responding to internal audits and implementing corrective actions is required
• Expert knowledge of best practices in employee lifecycle processes, workflows, approvals, and SOPs
• Proficient as HRIS system administrator (e.g., UKG or Workday preferred), data governance, payroll integration, and audit procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong personal ethical integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Closely supervise and be responsible for the day-to-day People Operations function for the North American region (Canada, United States, Mexico) for the employee life cycle, including managing processes and practices (SOPs), employee onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management
• Conduct data cleanup initiatives to ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data. Implement data management best practices to maintain reliable and up-to-date information. Partner with internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA, GDPR)
• Execute all aspects of immigration processes, including visa applications, renewals, and compliance with immigration laws. Provide support, guidance, and timely service to employees on immigration-related matters
• Collaborate with the Payroll team to integrate HR processes and data, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. Develop and maintain efficient workflows between HR and Payroll systems
• Manage relationships with immigration and background check vendors to ensure high-quality service and adherence to our policies
• Directly manage and serve as subject-matter-expert for US compliance with regards to all US federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., CA Pay Data Reporting, EEO-1, OFCCP compliance, etc.), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Ensure the proper tracking of adherence to employment laws, regulations, and industry practices impacting HR policies and procedures to proactively ensure compliance
• Ensure timely completion of global compliance training (e.g., harassment prevention) and regulatory requirements across all regions
• Coordinate with People team to respond to HR-related internal audit requests to ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.