People Operations Compliance Specialist (US Process)

The People Operations Compliance Specialist partners closely with the People Operations team to mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and drive operational improvements, using strong analytical skills and intermediate Excel capabilities to support effective auditing and reporting.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n1. Design and Execute People Operations Audits\nTasks\nDevelop audit frameworks and checklists for onboarding, payroll, employee records, and People Operations workflows.\nPerform routine and ad hoc audits to validate compliance with internal policies, client requirements, and applicable laws.\nIdentify root causes of errors or non-compliance and document findings clearly.\nAdapt audit approaches as systems, regulations, or service models change.\nSuccess Measures\nRegular completion of scheduled audits.\nReduced error rates and repeat audit findings.\nClear, actionable audit outputs that drive improvement.\n2. Maintain Compliance Calendars and Regulatory Oversight\nTasks\nOwn and maintain compliance calendars for U.S.

People Operations requirements (e.g., reporting deadlines, filings, renewals).\nTrack regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of required updates.\nCoordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.\nEscalate potential risks or missed deadlines proactively.\nSuccess Measures\nZero missed compliance deadlines.\nClear visibility into upcoming compliance requirements.\nTimely updates to processes when regulations change.\n3. Analyze Data to Identify Risk and Gaps\nTasks\nUse Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups) and system reports to analyze People data.\nIdentify trends, anomalies, and discrepancies across onboarding, payroll, and employee records.\nDevelop reports that clearly communicate risks and findings to stakeholders.\nRecommend data-driven corrective actions.\nSuccess Measures\nEarly identification of compliance or data risks.\nClear, understandable reporting for non-technical stakeholders.\nMeasurable reduction in recurring data issues.\n4. Ensure Data Integrity Across People Systems\nTasks\nValidate consistency of employee data across HRIS, payroll, onboarding, and client systems.\nPerform reconciliations to identify and correct mismatches.\nPartner with People team members to correct errors and prevent recurrence.\nSupport system clean-up initiatives as needed.\nSuccess Measures\nHigh data accuracy across systems.\nFewer downstream payroll or compliance issues caused by data errors.\nImproved audit readiness at all times.\n5.

Partner on Risk Mitigation and Process Improvement\nTasks\nCollaborate with People Operations team members to address audit findings.\nRecommend and help implement process improvements or controls.\nSupport documentation updates, SOP creation, and training as needed.\nMonitor effectiveness of corrective actions.\nSuccess Measures\nSuccessful remediation of audit findings.\nImproved process consistency and control.\nReduced operational risk over time.\n6. Support Internal and External Audits\nTasks\nPrepare audit documentation, reports, and supporting evidence.\nRespond to audit requests from internal stakeholders or external parties.\nTrack audit issues through resolution.\nSupport follow-up audits or reviews as needed.\nSuccess Measures\nTimely, organized audit responses.\nPositive audit outcomes with minimal findings.\nEfficient audit processes with minimal disruption.\n7. Document Compliance Findings and Recommendations\nTasks\nMaintain clear records of audit results, findings, and corrective actions.\nCommunicate findings and recommendations to People Operations leadership.\nTrack trends in audit findings to inform future priorities.\nEnsure documentation is accessible and audit-ready.\nSuccess Measures\nClear documentation supporting transparency and accountability.\nLeadership visibility into compliance health.\nContinuous improvement informed by audit insights.\nMinimum Qualifications\n3+ years of experience in HR operations, People Operations, compliance, audit, or workforce administration.\nHands-on experience conducting audits or data reviews across HR, payroll, onboarding, or employee records.\nStrong analytical skills , with the ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and risk in People data.\nIntermediate Excel proficiency , including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation.\nWorking knowledge of U.S.

employment compliance requirements , including wage and hour, payroll, and employee documentation.\nHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skills.\nClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and explain audit findings.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting staffing, EOR, MSP, or contingent workforce models .\nExposure to internal or external audits , regulatory reviews, or compliance reporting.\nExperience working across multiple People systems (HRIS, payroll, onboarding platforms).\nFamiliarity with risk mitigation, control frameworks, or process improvement methodologies.\nExperience creating audit frameworks, checklists, or compliance calendars .\nHR, compliance, or audit certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, or equivalent) preferred but not required.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAbility to sit for 2 hours without standing, sit up to 8+ hours per day.\nAbility to engage fine motor skills such as typing and writing for up to 2 hours without a break, use fine motor skills for up to 8+ hours per day.\nAbility to see and read computer screen, employment documents and correspondence.