Human Resources Compliance Analyst

Primary Purpose

The Human Resources Compliance Analyst is responsible for monitoring HR policies and practices to ensure adherence to laws and regulations, researching and analyzing data to identify risks, and developing reports and remediation recommendations to mitigate risk. This role is responsible for leading the immigration and visa program, providing direct support to employees navigating the process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working closely with external counsel, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and departments across the organization.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week onsite at our headquarters in Newton, MA.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and monitor employment regulatory compliance. Identify potential impact(s) and support cross-functional HR teams with the analysis, recommendation and implementation of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure required compliance documentation (i.e., labor postings, notifications) is accurate and provided timely. Manage the end to end process for employee lifecycle notices, maintaining compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Prepare compliance reporting, and partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely submissions (e.g., AAP, EEO-1, Vets, etc.). Develop training to educate managers on compliance requirements, such as affirmative action and EEO requirements, as needed.
• Assist with managing the administration and review of HR policies.
• Drive HR Compliance program by completing assigned audits, tasks and objectives.
• Respond to inquiries and requests, participate in projects and maintain HR Compliance documentation, tools and resources.
• Lead the immigration and visa program and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Consult with external counsel, and serve as main point of contact for employees, managers and Talent Acquisition partners navigating the process.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree – Required
• 5 years experience in Compliance, Legal, or Human Resources
• 3-5 years of advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including creating Pivot Tables, performing data analysis, writing VLookups and creating formulas
• 2-3 years of intermediate HRIS experience – Workday preferred
• 3 years of legal, regulatory and compliance research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related area of study - Preferred 
• PHR (Professional Human Resources) Certification, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) - Preferred 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels across the company and build strong working relationships
• Strong attention to detail, well organized and able to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work in a timely fashion in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze data and interpret requirements with a high level of accuracy and consistency
• Exhibits exemplary customer service when dealing with internal and external customers
• Proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Basic understanding of applicable state and federal employment and labor and compliance requirements
• Experience handing immigration, and researching and interpreting HR and employment regulations

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $74,000-$84,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this rang