HR Compliance and Program Manager

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a HR Compliance and Program Manager. This is a remote-based position.  

 

Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for overseeing overall HR programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing key HR projects, developing and implementing HR programs, and fostering strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and a strong understanding of HR practices and regulations.

 

Essential Functions:

Compliance Management:

• • Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and HR regulations.
  • Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and handbooks to align with legal requirements and best practices.
  • Conduct regular audits of HR processes and practices to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and audits.
  • Oversee State and Federal regulatory filings

Project Management:

• • Establish and maintain the HR Project Management Office (PMO) framework, including best practices, tools, and methodologies for managing HR initiatives.
  • Lead HR projects, including system implementations, workforce planning, compliance, and audits.
  • Create and manage project governance, including defining roles, responsibilities, and approval processes.
  • Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
  •  Provide centralized reporting on project status, risks, and milestones for leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate project prioritization and resource allocation across HR initiatives to align with organizational goals.
  • Ensure that lessons learned from completed projects are documented and incorporated into future initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives with organizational priorities.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• • Build and maintain strong relationships with external HR vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met.
  • Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts to maximize value and minimize organizational risk.
  • Serve as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.

Program Development and Implementation:

• • Design and implement HR programs, including relocation, immigration, vacation, recognition, and total rewards.
  • Analyze program outcomes and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Partner with leadership to align HR programs with business objectives and workforce needs.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

• • HR lead during M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution.
  • Assess and address HR compliance risks, cultural alignment, and workforce impacts during acquisitions or divestitures.
  • Develop and execute HR transition plans, including employee communications, onboarding, and training strategies.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of HR systems, policies, and programs.
  • Monitor and resolve employee relations issues resulting from M&A activities, ensuring a positive employee experience.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on workforce optimization and opportunities for synergy.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• • Collect, analyze, and report on HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
  • Utilize data insights to inform decisions and enhance HR processes.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive HR dashboards to provide real-time insights into key workforce metrics, such as compliance, turnover, engagement, and project-specific workforce trends.
  • Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to integrate data from multiple systems, including HRIS, ATS, and project management tools, into unified dashboards.
  • Regularly analyze dashboard data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks and present findings to leadership.
  • Leverage dashboards to streamline reporting for compliance audits, client requirements, and internal decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. (A master’s