Manager, Hr Services Audit & Compliance

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Manager, HR Services Audit & Compliance

Apply remote type : Remote locations : Lisboa - CUF, Portugal; ESP SP01-2800 - Madrid - Office; GBR Huthwaite - Office; FRA Fresnes - Office; ITA Crema - Office. Time type : Full time . Posted on : Posted Today . Job requisition id : R0199559

Manager, HR Services Audit & Compliance, will assist in executing FME’s compliance program by designing, aligning, and rolling out our HR Services Audit & Compliance program. The role will lead a team responsible for activities to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging risks. The role will partner with global and local teams to define and implement controls, drive third-party management, conduct audits, and follow up on remediation measures.

Your Tasks :

• Lead a team of Senior Business Analysts, establishing goals, assigning tasks, and maintaining schedules.
• Design, develop, and execute the HR Services Audit and Compliance strategy.
• Develop and oversee the HR Services Audit and Compliance framework.
• Create and implement programs to achieve strategic vision.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to determine the framework and execution of Global Internal Audit (GIA) processes for HR Services, including HR Managers, HR Operations, and Payroll Operations.
• Ensure global internal controls are designed and implemented for HR Services.
• Provide guidance on local HR internal controls, ensuring alignment with global standards and determining when local controls are necessary.
• Lead discussions with HR and Payroll Global Process Owners on process design and HR Service model transitions.
• Oversee team’s administration of periodic audits of Workday, Payroll, and Time & Attendance security roles.
• Collaborate with teams to address audit findings, determining preventive and corrective actions at various levels.
• Partner with stakeholders to validate compliance with legislative changes and company policies across processes and systems.
• Coordinate with Internal Controls, Information Security, Compliance, and Data Privacy to ensure third-party contracts and resiliency plans meet standards.
• Act as escalation point for compliance incidents affecting HR Services, such as data breaches or regulation misinterpretations.
• Oversee and report on HR risk management activities biannually.
• Design and coordinate pre-audit readiness assessments quarterly.
• Lead communication and management of data security incidents.
• Develop and deliver HR Service audit and compliance training.
• Coordinate with external auditors on audit activities.
• Develop tools like job aids and checklists to facilitate audit processes.
• Communicate updates and changes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate on HR governance quality frameworks and ensure standards (including SOX) are met.
• Lead projects involving data process adjustments and security protocols.
• Support vendor management and escalation processes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Your Profile :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in HR or Audit / Compliance roles.
• Experience in multi-country audit and compliance activities.
• Knowledge of policy / legal changes, HR / payroll audit frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Nice to have : experience with HR Service model adoption or M&A activities, business resiliency planning, external audits.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate information critically.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across functions.
• Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and accountable.
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll processes, SOX, GDPR, and data protection standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, HCM systems (preferably Workday), and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.
• Flexible working hours and willingness to travel.

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