About this opportunity
HMSHost lists this Senior Manager, Human Resource Compliance opportunity in bethesda, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer
Health, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
Meal and Transportation Benefits
*401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee assistance program
Training and exciting career growth opportunities
Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Purpose:
The Sr. Manager, HR Compliance leads the organization's HR compliance programs across the United States and Canada. This role drives compliance strategy, policy governance, investigations, audits, legislative implementation, and regulatory risk management while serving as a trusted advisor to People & Culture and Operations leaders.
Essential Functions:
Leads the development and implementation of HR compliance programs across the United States and Canada
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess business impacts, and partner with Legal and business leaders to ensure compliance
Develop, maintain, and administer company policies, handbooks, state/provincial supplements, compliance guidance, and related resources
Provide guidance to People & Culture and Operations leaders on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, employment law compliance, accommodations, leave administration, and wage-and-hour issues
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Open Line Hotline program, including case governance, vendor management, escalation support, trend analysis, and reporting
Leads the administration of the Open Line Hotline program and compliance investigations, driving risk identification, trend analysis, case escalation processes, vendor management, and corrective action strategies to support organizational compliance and reduce risk exposure
Direct the North America HR Audit Program, including audit planning, compliance reviews, findings management, corrective action plans, and audit readiness activities
Establish and maintain compliance monitoring, reporting, and internal control processes to identify risks and improve compliance effectiveness.
Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Technology, Learning & Development, Legal, Internal Audit, and Operations teams to integrate compliance requirements into business processes and systems
Lead, coach, and develop HR Compliance team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Reporting Relationship:
The Sr. Manager, HR Compliance reports to the Director, HR Compliance.
Major Interdependencies:
Operations, People & Culture, Learning & Development, Legal, HR Technology, Internal Audit, Global Compliance
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
Education and Experience: the combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years.
In a leadership role: Requires 2 years of experience supervising a team of HR professionals engaged in executing HR Compliance programs
In a technical role: Requires 6-8 years of progressive HR experience with responsibility for compliance programs, employee relations, investigations, employment law compliance, policy administration, audits, or HR operations
A bachelor's degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the 6-year requirement
An MBA or a master's level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the 6-year requirement
In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Retail, or other multi-unit operating environment experience preferred
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the long-term implications of HR compliance, workforce practices, and functional planning while advancing organizational goals
Demonstrated ability to understand and balance the needs of the business, stakeholders, employee populations, and individual circumstances when making decisions and recommendations
Deep knowledge of employment laws, regulatory requirements, HR compliance programs, investigations, and risk management practices
Proven leadership experience creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading high-performing teams to achieve common goals
Strong ability to influence, advise, and build trusted relationships with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Sound judgment, strategic thinking, and risk assessment capabilities, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate impacts, and recommend practical solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate compliance data and trends into actionable business insights
Ability to manage multiple priorities and compliance initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-site operating environment
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the development of scalable compliance processes and controls
Location/Travel:
This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD.
Requires up to 20% travel to field locations.
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Worksite address
bethesda, MD, 20811, US
Who can apply
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