Mgr, HR Compliance

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Manager, HR Compliance to lead governance, strategy, and program execution across the U.S. and Canada.

The role acts as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, ensuring compliant practices throughout the employee lifecycle while coordinating with Legal, audits, and regulatory reporting teams. The position supports hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) from Burlington, MA or Emeryville, CA, and requires strong knowledge of federal and

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of progressive HR compliance experience.
• Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law.
• Extensive knowledge of California employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing government reporting and audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead HR compliance across US and Canada with governance, processes, controls, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and execute the HR compliance strategy and roadmap, identifying priorities and regulatory changes.
• Partner with Legal Counsel on employment compliance, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls and escalation protocols.
• Lead design and updating of HR policies and employment practices in line with law.
• Oversee end-to-end HR compliance across lifecycle incl. recruitment, onboarding, records, screening, leaves, compensation, offboarding, and reporting.
• Conduct HR compliance audits and monitor remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition and COE to embed compliance.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable requirements and implementation plans.
• Oversee government reporting (EEO-1, VETS-4212, pay equity, etc.).
• Manage investigations, inquiries, audits, and reviews with Legal Counsel.
• Coordinate with external counsel on work visas and immigration.

Skills

HR compliance

Regulatory knowledge

California employment law

Regulatory reporting

Policy interpretation

Audits & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law

Professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM)

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

SAP

ADP

Job description

Manager, HR Compliance

Locations: Burlington, MA or Emeryville, CA ( Working in a hybrid capacity 3 days in the office and 2 days remote)

The Manager, HR Compliance leads HR compliance strategy, governance, and program execution across the U.S. and Canada. As a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, this role oversees compliance risk management in collaboration with legal, audits, regulatory reporting, HR policy development, and employee lifecycle compliance while leading a program focused on delivering effective and sustainable compliance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead HR compliance across US and Canada, establishing governance, processes, controls, monitoring mechanisms, and reporting to ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, and organization policies.
• Develop and execute the HR compliance strategy and roadmap, identifying priorities, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and continuous improvement opportunities across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with Legal Counsel on employment compliance matters, policy interpretation, regulatory developments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain HR compliance governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, standards, controls, escalation protocols, and accountability mechanisms to support consistent compliance practices.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of HR policies, and employment practices, ensuring alignment with legal requirements
• Own end-to-end HR compliance processes and controls across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, background screening, leave management, accommodations, compensation programs, offboarding, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct and oversee HR compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities, identifying compliance gaps, root causes, and corrective actions while ensuring timely remediation and sustainable process improvements.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS teams to embed compliance requirements into processes, systems, and operational practices.
• Translate regulatory and legislative changes into actionable business requirements, assessing potential impacts, leading implementation plans, and ensuring organizational readiness and compliance.
• Oversee all government reporting and compliance filings, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, pay equity reporting, employment standards reporting, and other jurisdictional requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage HR-related investigations, agency inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews, coordinating with Legal Counsel and key stakeholders to mitigate risk and support resolution.
• Partners with external counsel on work visa and immigration work requests

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $133,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

Required

• 6-9 years of progressive HR compliance experience
• Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in California employment law, with a strong understanding of state and federal employment regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations and translate into practice
• Experience managing government reporting and audits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law, or related field
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience in a multi-state or global organization
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, Success factors,SAP, ADP, etc.)
• Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance
• Experience working in a union environment

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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