People Operations Specialist, HR Compliance

Stripe • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Stripe is seeking a People Operations Specialist, HR Compliance to join its Global People Operations team. The role supports complex operational challenges and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle, enabling HR transformation through reliable operational support, process optimization informed by data, and close collaboration with Centers of Excellence (COEs).

The specialist owns People Operations participation in recurring compliance audits, coordinates evidence collection and timelines, and serves as a contact for audit teams across concurrent cycles. The role also manages recurring regulatory filings, maintains filing calendars, monitors regulatory changes, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet compliance obligations. It maintains Workday data integrity, develops and updates end-to-end SOPs, and manages compliance vendors and related service transitions. The position requires sound judgment in ambiguous situations and clear communication about systemic blockers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR compliance, People Operations, or employment law support, with direct ownership of compliance obligations.
• Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience managing or supporting external audits, including evidence gathering and cross-functional coordination.
• Technical aptitude and proficiency with Workday, particularly data accuracy and management, and experience with Salesforce or a similar ticketing system.
• Working knowledge of US employment compliance requirements, including I-9/E-Verify, EEO-1 filing, state pay equity reporting, and labor law posting requirements.
• Experience driving operational improvements and contributing to significant program delivery.
• Experience collaborating effectively with COEs, such as Legal, Employee Relations, and People Partners, to resolve complex employee issues.
• Written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory requirements into plain-language SOPs and stakeholder updates.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and cross-culturally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Data fluency, including the ability to interpret data, formulate insights, drive improvements, and measure program success.
• AI fluency, including effective use of AI tools, assessment of output quality, and recognition of when human review or escalation is needed.
• Experience with SOX controls, internal audit processes, or global compliance frameworks.
• Vendor management experience.
• Familiarity with international employment compliance, such as GDPR/ROPA, Right to Work checks outside the US, or EMEA/APAC regulatory requirements.
• Experience building or improving global HR compliance program infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own Global People Operations participation in recurring compliance audits, including SOX, HR security controls, and external audits; coordinate evidence gathering and timelines and act as the People Operations point of contact for audit teams.
• Recommend data-driven enhancements to HR processes and workflows, interpret data, and drive continuous operational improvements that enhance the employee experience.
• Execute recurring compliance filings, maintain filing calendars, and monitor global regulatory changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and Centers of Excellence, including Procurement, Employment Legal, and Employee Relations, to meet compliance obligations, align processes, and ensure smooth handoffs.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of Workday by entering employee change transactions manually and through bulk data uploads.
• Create and update end-to-end Standard Operating Procedures documenting workflows, system interactions, and cross-functional handoffs.
• Manage compliance vendor relationships, including background check providers, labor law poster services, and employment verification platforms; oversee contract renewals, SLAs, and service transitions.
• Navigate ambiguous situations using relevant expertise, Stripe operating principles, and stakeholder perspectives, and communicate systemic blockers clearly.

What This Job Offers

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