Manager, HR Compliance

Panera Bread; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking an HR Compliance Auditing Manager to design and implement internal auditing programs ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment-related regulations. You will collaborate with affected teams to execute corrective actions when issues arise, and you will monitor regulatory developments to keep Panera compliant.

The role is field-based (remote) with limited travel to St. Louis or Boston offices, requiring strong analytical and communication skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Paralegal Studies, Finance or related field preferred.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience analyzing data and providing summaries to leaders.
• Experience interpreting legislative and legal documents and regulations.
• Multi-jurisdictional HR compliance experience in compensation and benefits.”

Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit plans for compliance with employment regulations.
• Conduct, manage, and oversee internal audits.
• Analyze policies to identify risks and recommend changes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance across units.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate changes to leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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