Senior HR Compliance Analyst

NextEra Energy

About The Position

The Senior HR Compliance Analyst provides strategic oversight and data-driven insights for enterprise HR compliance programs, including background adjudication, drug and alcohol testing, MVR audits, EEI reporting, FMCSA/PHMSA compliance, NERC CIP PRAs, and emerging regulatory requirements. This role requires strong HR compliance expertise, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on leveraging AI and evolving technologies. Utility or energy sector experience is preferred. This role is a recognized expert position providing strategic, analytical, and operational leadership for complex HR compliance programs, requiring agility as regulations, technology, and business priorities evolve.Employees in this role partner with assigned business units to consult in one or more areas of human resources. This job will also participate or lead HR related projects and mentor team members.

Requirements

Strong HR compliance knowledge (e.g., FCRA, EEOC, ADA, DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, NERC CIP)
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills
Expertise in internal controls, audit, and risk management
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
High adaptability and comfort with evolving technology and AI tools
Proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and compliance platforms
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 4+ years

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility, energy, or transportation industries
Advanced analytics, automation, or AI experience
Audit, risk management, or compliance monitoring background
HR compliance certifications (SHRM, PHR/SPHR)
Process improvement or data analytics certifications (Lean, Six Sigma)
Master’s Degree
Professional HR Certification (PHR)
Senior Professional in HR Cert (SPHR)

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert for HR compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
Monitor regulatory changes and design, implement, and maintain compliant programs, controls, and policies.
Oversee HR compliance policies, governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
Manage vendors supporting screening, testing, and monitoring services.
Analyze compliance data, develop dashboards and KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
Conduct audits, assess risk, manage escalations, and implement corrective actions.
Drive process improvement through automation, AI, and HR technology adoption.
Collaborate with HR, Legal, Safety, Security, IT, and business partners; provide training and advisory support.
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies.
Responds to employee or leader inquiries regarding performance coaching, leader policy consulting, progressive discipline, employee guidance and other employee related matters
Recommends, counsels and assists management regarding workforce planning and design, employee development, process improvement, succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, diversity, and staffing and recruiting
Consults with team members and HR Business Partners to identify employee issues and provide tailored “people solutions” to meet business objectives
Provides recommendations for case resolution and closure
Fosters and maintains relationships with key stakeholders
Achieves required metrics and offer suggestions to continuously improve processes, systems and technology
Provides data-driven analysis and recommendations
Participates in or leads one or more HR projects
Serves as a mentor to entry and mid-level team members
Ensures compliance with company policies and applicable laws
Performs other job-related duties as assigned