Sr. HR Program & Compliance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. HR Program & Compliance Manager will collaborate on program initiatives across HR and with key stakeholders, while supporting organizational compliance with employment regulations and internal policies. This role is responsible for building and managing HR programs in alignment with the HRLT and key stakeholders, that enhance the employee experience from hiring to off-boarding and ensure HR operations and practices remain compliant across the organization.

Additionally, this role will lead the implementation, optimization, and governance of people-focused modules within the UKG Human Capital Management (HCM) system that enables HR programs, such as onboarding, recruiting, performance management, etc.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience and reduce organizational risk through smart, scalable people-focused programs, strong governance, and effective systems enablement. The ideal candidate is both a big-picture thinker and an execution-oriented problem-solver, capable of leading cross-functional efforts across multiple areas of HR.

RESPONSIBILTIES: 

Program Strategy & Execution

• Design, launch, and manage HR programs (e.g., onboarding, performance reviews, learning management system, succession plans, employee experience surveys, etc.).

• Collaborate across HR to ensure alignment with communication plans, deliverables, and timelines.

 

UKG System Implementation (People-Focused Modules)

• Serve as the technical lead and system owner of the HCM’s people-focused modules that enable HR programs, including On-Boarding, Learning, Performance and Coaching and others identified for HR strategy.

• Lead the end-to-end configuration, implementation, and optimization of new modules, ensuring they are tailored to meet business needs and enable employee engagement, development, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and UKG support teams to resolve issues, deploy new features, and ensure system functionality aligns with business needs.

• Promote effective use of UKG tools by delivering training, creating documentation, and establishing best practices for end users.

• Monitor system adoption, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead the rollout of new enhancements and functionality.

• Stay current with UKG updates and enhancements and proactively recommend and implement relevant changes to maximize system value.

 

HR Compliance & Oversight

• Ensure HR programs, processes, and systems are compliant with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

• Partner with Legal and HR teams for monitoring audits, policy updates, and regulatory tracking to ensure compliance.

• Develop and maintain documentation and controls that promote consistency and reduce risk across HR practices.

• Track review process for HR policies, handbooks, and templates to ensure alignment with current laws and best practices.

• Conduct periodic audits of HR processes, systems, and documentation to ensure compliance and data integrity.

• Support compliance-related training programs and policy rollouts across the business.

Projects & Change Management

• Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope.

• Develop change management plans including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

 

Data & Analytics

• Develop and prepare metrics for HR dashboards and required reporting.

• Track and analyze trends to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

 

 Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with legal, HR Teams, IT, and external vendors to coordinate initiatives and ensure compliant execution of people programs.

• Communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field and 8-10 years of progressive relevant experience.

• Hands-on experience with HR process-mapping, HRIS systems, compliance reporting, and project management

• Solid understanding of HRIS systems, and HR compliance regulations

• Knowledge and comprehension of busin