HR Compliance Project Manager

The HR Compliance Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing HR projects to support compliance with Federal, state, local, and provincial laws and regulations in the US and Canada.

This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and external parties to integrate plans and coordinate execution for large cross-functional projects requiring multiple workstreams.

This role will ensure alignment and engagement by building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external parties to ensure that implemented solutions and processes adhere to compliance requirements and meet business needs.

Responsibilities include identifying necessary controls to remediate gaps reviewing vendor documents, advising on risk mitigation, implementing controls, and ensuring compliance scope transitions are carried out seamlessly.

Including involves developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, conducting regular audits, and addressing potential compliance issues.

• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, strategic cross-functional projects for critical compliance deliverables.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, fostering a culture of compliance by integrating systems and processes, and leading change management initiatives to ensure smooth implementations.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, manage resources, and maintain project documentation while also staying updated on industry trends to drive best-in-class compliant HR processes.
• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects.
• This role will work closely with all HR teams, Legal, IT, and the business to drive specific HR compliance programs/initiatives that attract, engage, and retain talent.
• Project manager and change management
• Key role in the efficient operations of the Compliance Council / HR Compliance
• Lead employment-related compliance readiness
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables to meet HR compliance objectives
• In coordination with Program Managers, develop and maintain compliance monitoring systems and processes for Acosta Group programs
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures set by relevant authorities as well as best practices within the ….
• Provide updates to program leadership and Compliance Council
• Drive review and refinement of processes to ensure ….

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage HR compliance-related projects, including but not limited to efforts related to process improvements, system implementations, audits, policy governance, and training initiatives.
• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of HR compliance projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, business needs, and the law. Lead development of business cases and requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, and schedule and facilitate productive meetings to ensure successful project completion.
• Leverage and analyze people and organizational data to conduct impact and cost-benefit analysis for projects, validate cost and benefit assumptions with stakeholders, resource managers, and process owners.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including requirements, project plans, and status reports.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs, providing regular and transparent updates to stakeholders.
• Provide project support and track key programs in partnership with other teams such as recruiting, learning and development, employee relations, and human resources business partners (HRBP).
• Support risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure that system requirements have been met.
• Oversee the change process associated with HR compliance transformations, including stakeholder communication, resources, training, and supporting strategies.
• Facilitate policy governance processes, including maintaining an accurate repository of current and retired policies, publishing new or revised policies, tracking related change management and communication deliverables to meet deadlines, and facilitating quarterly policy reviews.
• Create and maintain accurate and organized records of HR compliance activities, including policy updates, training materials, and project requirements.
• Manage audits and reviews of HR processes, practices, and records to identify compliance gaps or areas of improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development, implementation, and action planning for employee surveys related to compliance effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Duties and responsibilities may change to supp