Senior Director, People Governance and Controls

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, People Governance and Controls, to join our People team. This role is located in New York, NY.

This individual will lead the control environment across all People Team functions, driving strategic initiatives to enhance controls, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.  Additionally, the individual will partner with senior People Team leadership, the Control Hub, and corporate functions to evolve HR controls. 

The ideal candidate leverages technology and innovation to improve risk management and positively impact employee experience and organizational outcomes.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Assess, develop, and execute a robust control and governance strategy across all People Team functions to mitigate risk, ensure compliance and algin with organizational goals.
• Partner with People Team leadership and cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and design effective stop-gap measures.
• Advise senior HR leadership on risk, compliance, and control matters, overseeing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across People Team processes including payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations, etc.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, leading control testing, timely remediation of deficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external assurance teams on control reviews and audits.
• Oversee the development and execution of rigorous control testing programs to validate effectiveness and adherence to standards.
• Ensure the timely identification, escalation, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Champion the implementation of advanced automation solutions to enhance control efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• 15+ years of progressive People Team/Human Resources experience with a focus on controls, governance, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CCP, CRISC) preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all People domains including payroll, benefits, talent management, and HRIS.
• Proven track record implementing controls frameworks in large, complex organizations, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting People function.
• Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve HR processes and controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence at senior levels.

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