Sr. HR Program & Compliance Manager

Vessco Water; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. HR Program & Compliance Manager to enhance the employee experience and ensure compliance with employment regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape HR programs, collaborate with key stakeholders, and lead the implementation of innovative HR technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a proven track record in HRIS systems and project management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compliance and employee engagement, and make a significant impact on the workforce.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience required.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage HR programs to enhance employee experience.
• Lead the implementation of HR modules within the UKG HCM system.

Skills

HR process-mapping

HRIS systems

compliance reporting

project management

analytical skills

problem solving

relationship building

data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

UKG Human Capital Management (HCM)

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. HR Program & Compliance Manager will collaborate on program initiatives across HR and with key stakeholders, while supporting organizational compliance with employment regulations and internal policies. This role is responsible for building and managing HR programs in alignment with the HRLT and key stakeholders, that enhance the employee experience from hiring to off-boarding and ensure HR operations and practices remain compliant across the organization.

Additionally, this role will lead the implementation, optimization, and governance of people-focused modules within the UKG Human Capital Management (HCM) system that enables HR programs, such as onboarding, recruiting, performance management, etc.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience and reduce organizational risk through smart, scalable people-focused programs, strong governance, and effective systems enablement. The ideal candidate is both a big-picture thinker and an execution-oriented problem-solver, capable of leading cross-functional efforts across multiple areas of HR.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Program Strategy & Execution

• Design, launch, and manage HR programs (e.g., onboarding, performance reviews, learning management system, succession plans, employee experience surveys, etc.).
• Collaborate across HR to ensure alignment with communication plans, deliverables, and timelines.

UKG System Implementation (People-Focused Modules)

• Serve as the technical lead and system owner of the HCM’s people-focused modules that enable HR programs, including On-Boarding, Learning, Performance and Coaching and others identified for HR strategy.
• Lead the end-to-end configuration, implementation, and optimization of new modules, ensuring they are tailored to meet business needs and enable employee engagement, development, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and UKG support teams to resolve issues, deploy new features, and ensure system functionality aligns with business needs.
• Promote effective use of UKG tools by delivering training, creating documentation, and establishing best practices for end users.
• Monitor system adoption, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead the rollout of new enhancements and functionality.
• Stay current with UKG updates and enhancements and proactively recommend and implement relevant changes to maximize system value.

HR Compliance & Oversight

• Ensure HR programs, processes, and systems are compliant with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Partner with Legal and HR teams for monitoring audits, policy updates, and regulatory tracking to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain documentation and controls that promote consistency and reduce risk across HR practices.
• Track review process for HR policies, handbooks, and templates to ensure alignment with current laws and best practices.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR processes, systems, and documentation to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Support compliance-related training programs and policy rollouts across the business.

Projects & Change Management

• Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Develop change management plans including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Data & Analytics

• Develop and prepare metrics for HR dashboards and required reporting.
• Track and analyze trends to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with legal, HR Teams, IT, and external vendors to coordinate initiatives and ensure compliant execution of people programs.
• Communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field and 8-10 years of progressive relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with HR process-mapping, HRIS systems, compliance reporting, and project management
• Solid understanding of HRIS systems, and HR compliance regulations
• Knowledge and comprehension of business process and system architecture across the “Hire to Retire” value stream and their dependencies and impacts across the enterprise technology ecosystem.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and fact-finding skills.
• Ability to identify, clarify and resolve project issues and risks as needed.
• Strong relationship building skills to effectively partner with HR Team and other internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to identify data governance issues and assist with unique security requirements and compliance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize time and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with UKG, including the build and configuration of the people-focused modules

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

Compensation: $115,000-140,000 USD annually. Dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed, familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Location: United States (Remote)