HR Operations Compliance Manager

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

18h•$109,870 - $134,285•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Operations Compliance Manager leads HR Operations compliance, internal controls, and continuous improvement for payroll, leave administration, and accommodations. This role provides people leadership for the leave and accommodations team; ensures policies, processes, and systems enable accurate, timely, and compliant service delivery; partners cross-functionally (Payroll, Leave Administration, HRIS, Finance, and vendors) to manage risk and audit readiness; monitors vendor performance and service levels; serves as an escalation point for complex payroll questions; and delivers reporting to support operational and compliance needs.

Requirements

Strong ability to interpret and apply payroll, wage/hour, and leave-related requirements; translate requirements into practical processes, controls, and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to build trust and partner effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams.
Experience designing and improving workflows, including documentation, job aids, controls, and change management.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including advanced Excel and the ability to validate data integrity, identify trends, and communicate insights.
Ability to lead compliant practices through clear policies, standardized workflows, effective issue escalation, and stakeholder communications.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to deliver consistent, equitable employee experiences.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
People leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and building high-performing teams.
2+ years of people leadership experience required.
4+ years of HR Operations and/or payroll administration experience required; experience supporting a complex, multi-location environment preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG/UltiPro and/or Dayforce) preferred.

Responsibilities

Deploys and leads compliant, standardized processes and internal controls across assigned functional areas (e.g., payroll, leave administration and accommodations, and HR operations compliance), ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Develops and leads the leave administration and accommodations team in effectiveness, performance, service delivery, and compliance.
Manages relationships with internal partners and external vendors to ensure effective service delivery, strong risk controls, and a strong return on investment.
Oversees compliance activities, internal controls, and internal/external reporting for assigned processes.