Records & Compliance Advisor

BP; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BP is seeking a P&C Records and Compliance Analyst to support compliance and records management across the United States, with a strong emphasis on California employment laws. The role requires critical thinking, meticulous analysis, and collaboration with Legal, P&C, and business leaders to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information, conduct audits, and prepare detailed responses for regulatory inquiries while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 4–5 years of professional experience in HR, compliance, records management, or similar.
• Experience supporting employment law, regulatory compliance, investigations, audits, or legal matters preferred.
• Multi-state employment law knowledge with California experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail; ability to assess risk and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze personnel records and employee documentation for compliance.
• Prepare summaries, analyses, and reports in line with legal guidance.
• Collaborate with Legal and P&C teams to interpret records and assess obligations.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance reporting processes for timeliness and accuracy.
• Conduct audits of P&C records and processes to identify gaps and risks.
• Respond to inquiries from state agencies and internal partners with evidence-based responses.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support development and maintenance of compliance training materials.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Legal Studies

Tools

Excel

Word

HRIS systems

Job description

Entity: People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group: HR Group

Job Description:

The P&C Records and Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the organization's People & Culture (P&C) compliance and records management functions. This position is responsible for conducting detailed analyses of personnel records and employee documentation, interpreting complex regulatory requirements, supporting legal and agency matters, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, with a significant focus on California regulations. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional critical thinking and analytical abilities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate complex information, identify compliance risks, and develop well-reasoned recommendations. This role regularly collaborates with Legal, P&C, and business leaders while managing sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive compliance excellence across the United States, with a particular emphasis on California employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze, compile, and provide complete and accurate P&C documentation in response to requests from Legal, regulatory agencies, and internal partners.
• Review and evaluate personnel records and related documentation, preparing concise summaries, analyses, and reports in accordance with legal guidance.
• Partner with Legal and P&C teams to interpret records, assess compliance obligations, and determine adherence to applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, maintain, and monitor compliance reporting processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with established deadlines.
• Research, monitor, and interpret changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, proactively identifying potential impacts to the organization.
• Conduct detailed analyses of information, documentation, and employment-related records; communicate observations, recommendations, and potential compliance risks to key partners.
• Prepare responses to state agency inquiries and claims, including wage and hour claims, by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing documentation and preparing comprehensive, fact-based responses.
• Perform audits of P&C records, processes, and documentation to evaluate compliance, identify gaps, and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Utilize critical thinking and sound judgment to assess complex situations, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions to compliance-related issues.
• Handle highly confidential employee and business information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of compliance-related training materials and resources.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding P&C policies, records, compliance matters, and processes.
• Leverage HRIS and reporting tools to analyze workforce data, identify potential compliance concerns, and support informed decision-making.
• Build effective working relationships and communicate regularly with field management, P&C leaders, Legal, and other business partners through advanced written and verbal communication.
• Perform HRIS data entry, record maintenance, and system updates while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, summaries, and other business documents.
• Participate in special projects and other compliance- or records-related initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, compliance, legal support, records management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting employment law, regulatory compliance, investigations, audits, or legal matters preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, with multi-state experience required and California employment law experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze complex information, assess risk, and develop well-supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to identify patterns, trends, inconsistencies, and potential compliance concerns.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, including the ability to analyze data and prepare professional reports and documentation.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and reporting tools to manage records and support compliance-related activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex in