Manager, HR Compliance

Panera LLC; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking an HR Compliance Auditing Manager to develop and implement internal auditing programs ensuring multi-jurisdictional compliance with employment regulations. The role is field-based (remote) with limited travel to St.

Louis or Boston offices, requiring collaboration across internal and external teams to address non-compliant practices. The candidate will monitor regulatory changes, analyze policies, and prepare reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Paralegal Studies, Finance or related field preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience analyzing data and providing leadership with summaries for program decisions.
• Experience interpreting legislative and regulatory documents and requirements.
• Multi-jurisdictional HR compliance experience related to compensation, benefits, or employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit plans focused on compliance with employment-related regulations.
• Conduct, manage, and oversee internal audits.
• Analyze policies to identify risks and improve compliance.
• Collaborate with internal/external sources to ensure compliance across units.
• Recommend and implement changes to address non-compliant procedures.
• Maintain documentation of regulatory compliance processes and drive improvements.
• Develop communications related to compliance changes.
• Track violations and responses; report results to leaders.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and best practices.

Skills

HR compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Paralegal Studies

Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Manager, HR Compliance Job Purpose

The HR Compliance Auditing Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of internal auditing programs to ensure Panera's policies and practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local obligations related to multi-jurisdictional employment-related and human resources matters. When problem areas are identified, the HR Compliance Auditing Analyst will work with impacted teams to find and implement suitable corrective action.

Location

This is a field-based role (remote) with limited travel to St Louis or Boston office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit plans focused on compliance with employment-related regulations and policies.
• Conduct, manage, and oversee internal audits.
• Analyze new and existing policies and procedures to determine potential risks in company practices to avoid compliance issues.
• Work with both internal and external sources to ensure Panera's compliance with employment related regulations across all business units.
• Recommend changes to address non-compliant procedures and practices.
• Assist in implementation of changes to address non-compliant procedures and practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation of regulatory compliance processes; identify and guide the execution of process improvements.
• Assist in developing communications related to compliance change efforts.
• Track reported violations and the responses and plans regarding allegations.
• Compile reports on results of internal audits and present reports to relevant leaders.
• Monitor industry news; network with other organizations to stay abreast of regulatory and legal requirements for employment related regulations, benefit plan offerings, vendor contracts and mandated communications.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Paralegal Studies, Finance or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience analyzing a wide variety of data (both numerical and verbal) and providing key summary information for leadership to guide program development and funding decisions.
• Experience with researching, reading and interpreting legislative and legal documents, state and local laws and regulations, related federal regulations and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Multiple years direct experience in multi-jurisdictional HR compliance relative to compensation, employee health & welfare benefits, and/or employment regulations.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with multijurisdictional HR Compliance
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Detail and deadline oriented, with strong problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external contacts.

Working Conditions

• Required travel - limited, occasional travel to St Louis or Boston office.

Physical Requirements

• While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards

Direct Reports

• N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive Pay $71,101 - $81,055 annually The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Saint Louis Support Center With more than 2,000 Panera LLC and independent franchise bakery-cafes in the Panera Bread® family, and more locations opening all the time, it's no wonder our company has been an excellent source of career and personal growth opportunities for more than 25 years. In neighborhoods across the U.S. and Canada, customers enjoy flavorful, handcrafted meals centered around freshly baked artisan bread. To us, that means serving food like we serve our own families - free of any of the items on our 'No No' List. Along the way, we also like to give back to our community. We enjoy working together, shoulder to shoulder with our customers, to confront a serious problem plaguing communities across this country - Hunger. Through our Panera Cares community cafes, we offer a dignified dining experience in an uplifting environment. In addition, we support our communities through day-end donations at our bakery-cafe locations and partner with local non-profit organizations. It's this warmth that you'll find when you join Panera Bread. From our competitive compensation and benefits packages to our unique cultural values, we're confident you'll find us a rewarding and fun place to work.