Analyst-HR Compliance & Audit

Baptist•Memphis, TN

About The Position

This position supports the HR Corporate leadership team system-wide, with a primary focus on HR compliance and audit activities. Working closely with Corporate Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR leaders, the role provides policy interpretation, counseling, and support to leaders, managers, and employees. The position reviews compliance and audit findings, recommends investigations and corrective actions, conducts entity needs assessments and audits, analyzes HR metrics such as turnover and engagement, reports outcomes, and contributes to special projects and presentations. It is under the direction of Corporate CHROs. The role requires up to 50% travel across the health system in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas for on-site audits, regulatory survey preparation, training sessions, investigations, and stakeholder meetings. Frequent travel, including overnight stays as needed, is required. When not traveling, the role is primarily office-based with standard physical demands. The ability to work under pressure during peak audit and survey periods while maintaining confidentiality is essential.

Requirements

At least four years of directly related experience in Human Resources.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent direct years of experience.
Proficiency in HRIS systems, audit management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC guidelines; healthcare-specific regulations; and non-profit sector compliance considerations.
Current driver’s license.
Ability to travel frequently, up to 50% across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, including overnight stays as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure during peak audit and survey periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in regulatory readiness and auditing in a healthcare field.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
SPHR or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

Support corporate and entity HR leaders and team members on compliance and audit matters, including HR-related Corporate Compliance Hotline complaints, potential discrimination or harassment investigations, climate surveys, and other assigned employment-related issues.
Coordinate with Corporate CHROs and Corporate Directors to identify compliance gaps and help recommend measures to mitigate potential legal or regulatory risks.
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state laws and Baptist policies; interpret and share information, provide timely counsel, and support management and employees in applying rules, regulations, and protocols fairly and consistently.
Deploy audit processes to prepare HR leaders and other stakeholders system-wide for regulatory readiness, including Joint Commission, state and federal surveys, and employment-related investigations; ensure responsive service to internal and external customers.
Communicate and report compliance and audit findings, identify next steps and areas for improvement, and follow up to monitor progress.
Research HR compliance and audit program best practices and report findings to Corporate CHROs and Corporate Directors.
Analyze data and trends in turnover, engagement, and process improvement, working with HR leaders to identify compliance needs and expand audit efforts.
Communicate and implement changes or recommendations related to new HR compliance standards and audit findings.
Collaborate with compliance representatives, including Corporate Legal Services, Corporate Privacy and Security, Corporate Risk Services, Corporate Compliance, and Accreditation, to strengthen HR compliance and audit practices and involvement in relevant HR issues.
Conduct designated HR training sessions on HR policies and adherence to HR compliance and regulatory standards, working with Corporate HR leaders and the System Director, Learning and Engagement.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned and complete assigned goals and metrics.