Compliance Analyst

Sidley Austin LLP • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The HR Compliance Analyst reports to the Global Compliance Senior Manager and is responsible for supporting the firm’s compliance program, global mobility program, training program and HR-related data needs. As a member of the firm’s HR Compliance team, the HR Compliance Analyst will work collaboratively to ensure consistent and timely compliance with applicable employment laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 1-3+ years of experience in human resources, analytics or compliance
• Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

• Prior project management experience
• Prior experience with PeopleSoft, HRIS or Workday

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance calendar.
• Produce and maintain compliance and HR-related data reports and analytics.
• Regularly update HR data files and audit the accuracy of transactions across systems to ensure data integrity.
• Work with the Compliance Specialist to prepare government-mandated reporting (e.g. EEO-1, California Pay Data Report, Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate, UK SRA).
• Draft expatriate packages for review as part of the firm’s global mobility program.
• Work with the Global Compliance Senior Manager to track and monitor compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Project manage and facilitate simple changes in policies, procedures and/or systems in response to changes in federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare policy and process documents, including FAQS, QRGs and SOPs, in response to federal, state, and local laws or firm policy changes.
• Audit and monitor the firm’s government clients.
• Responsible for drafting a bi-annual compliance newsletter and other resources for local HR and leadership.
• Manage the Partner background check process.
• Prepare materials for compliance updates and process change meetings.
• Audit and monitor the firm’s mandatory postings.
• Responsible for updating the firm’s policy manuals.
• Support the firm’s compliance training program by preparing completion reports and other related tasks, in coordination with the Compliance Specialist.
• Support the implementation of special HR projects and initiatives.
• Stay current with labor and employment trends, applicable HR-related international, federal, state and local legal decisions, regulatory agency guidelines and laws.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level