Global HR Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global HR strategies and compliance requirements that contribute to Phaidra’s success by driving efficient, compliant, streamlined, and productive processes and tools that advance Phaidra’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Align HR operational and support services to be compliant, anticipating and exceeding the needs of the departments.
• Serve as people operations liaison with legal, finance, and operations departments for US and international HR issues. Provide guidance to departments on employment-related matters.
• Investigate complaints or concerns related to employment practices.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor compliance with global HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with people operations and legal teams to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate the timely integration of employment compliance requirements into their processes.
• Lead global HR due diligence (terms and conditions of employment, infrastructure and documentation) and manage the maintenance of international employee handbooks.
• Preparation and submittal of annual required governmental reporting, such as EEO-1, California pay data reporting, UK gender pay gap reporting and other related compliance reporting.
• Participate in compensation review processes and collaborate to prepare compensation workbooks and analysis of compensation data.
• Draft and revise employee handbook policies to reflect employment law updates, ensuring alignment with external regulations and internal requirements.
• Manage HR compliance reviews and audits, including gathering, reviewing and analyzing internal records.
• Work with employers of record and direct international location leaders to ensure compliance with local employment law regulations. Find opportunities to create consistency across jurisdictions when legally permissible.
• Engage in strategic long-term planning by developing goals for the HR compliance function recommending procedural improvements in compliance practices.
• Develop and deliver programs to ensure that employees and management are trained on and informed about compliance requirements.

Key Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of related HR Operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., Certified Employment Law Specialist) are a plus.
• Direct experience supporting HR compliance on a global scale.
• In-depth knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including US and international employment laws and regulations. Law firm experience a plus.
• Experience with drafting and reviewing employee handbooks and HR compliance policies.
• Experience in conducting investigations and resolving compliance issues.
• Experience with managing direct employees and EOR employees.
• Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, with a strong ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with all stakeholders, employees, management, and attorneys to ensure a seamless response to new compliance obligations.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in using Rippling, Google Workspace, MacOS.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.