Manager, Human Resources Compliance

About This Role

This role involves leading and providing operational oversight for the Human Resources Compliance Program. It ensures adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements by designing, executing, and continuously improving HR compliance strategies. The manager will partner with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate employment-related risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance of the HR Compliance Program, overseeing policy lifecycle management, compliance monitoring frameworks, risk prioritization, and control effectiveness
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Establish and oversee HR compliance monitoring activities, audits, and assessments to identify trends, gaps, and emerging risks
• Oversee internal and external audit responses related to HR compliance, including documentation preparation, cross functional coordination, and remediation tracking
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of required regulatory reporting, employee notices, and employment related compliance obligations
• Provide direct oversight of the Centene Immigration Program, including program governance, vendor management, escalation of complex case issues, and compliance with immigration related regulatory requirements
• Lead and influence HR, Legal, and business leaders to evaluate employment practices and ensure consistent and compliant execution across the organization
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR compliance risk areas and regulatory requirements, translating legal and regulatory guidance into operational controls and business practices
• Provide risk based guidance and recommendations related to HR compliance matters, escalating issues and partnering with Legal for interpretation of laws and regulations
• Lead areas of focus that may include employment laws, wage and hour laws, federal and state reporting, policy and procedure governance, HR Compliance administration, HR learning programs, oversight and monitoring activities, audit responses, HR data management, immigration, and employee notices

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years Human Resources experience with demonstrated ownership of HR compliance programs or regulatory oversight
• 2+ years Overseeing a company-wide immigration program, including vendor management and day to day case oversight
• Extensive working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years Human Resources experience with demonstrated ownership of HR compliance programs or regulatory oversight; 2+ years overseeing a company-wide immigration program

Nice to Have

• Experience with regulatory reporting, policy governance, compliance communications, and audit management
• Experience In a Healthcare Or Highly Regulated Industry

Benefits