HR Controls & Compliance Senior Lead

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

The HR Controls & Compliance Senior Lead position is pivotal in ensuring the organization's adherence to compliance, control efforts, and reporting across various Human Resources functions including focus on Payroll at global level. The role encompasses responsibilities such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action compliance, as well as ensuring that staffing needs align with governmental requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the HR controls framework, addressing data protection and privacy requirements, and supporting both internal and external audits. Additionally, this role involves streamlining HR processes, managing control risks, and ensuring business continuity for critical HR functions. 

Essential Skills, Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate Global Payroll business process compliance activities.

• Provide support during internal and external audits, such as PwC, ISO, and SOX compliance reviews, with a focus on Payroll processes.

• Oversee the management system and governance controls to support an effective HR controls framework.

• Address data protection and privacy requirements, including the implementation of data regulations and vendor management processes.

• Assist HR stakeholders in streamlining processes, increasing control efficiencies, and identifying opportunities for simplification or automation.

• Identify and evaluate current and emerging control risks, including fraud, and establish key controls to manage these risks.

• Conduct training and education on topics related to controls, such as access management, cybersecurity, data privacy, and SOX compliance.

• Manage remediation activities for SOX and non-SOX testing deficiencies, assisting process owners through resolution.

• Collaborate with process owners to develop recommendations and monitor action plans to completion.

• Monitor and enhance internal controls over financial reporting through data analytics and performance reviews of controls.

• Ensure the HR business continuity management system is established for critical HR processes.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect.  We have training and upskilling programs that you find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.  One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills, Experience and Circumstances:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in internal/external audit and SOX management within multinational organizations.

• Expertise in Payroll controls and compliance including SOX.

• In-depth knowledge of HR processes, controls, and internal control concepts (COSO), with expertise in SOX compliance, US GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB standards, and SEC regulations.