Senior People Operations Compliance Analyst

Cotiviti•Remote,

8d•$72,000 - $82,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior People Operations Compliance Analyst supports People Operations Compliance priorities by analyzing regulatory and client-driven requirements and coordinating assigned compliance initiatives. The role partners with the People Team, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to apply and enhance compliance frameworks, controls, and processes that support regulatory, contractual, and audit readiness. It identifies potential compliance risks, researches evolving legal and client requirements, recommends practical solutions using established guidance and precedent, and escalates complex or high-risk matters as appropriate. The analyst monitors regulatory developments across U.S. and international jurisdictions, supports compliance work involving areas such as AI in employment processes, restrictive covenants, worker classification, wage and hour regulations, employee data privacy, accessibility, recordkeeping, and background checks, and translates requirements into practical policies and operational guidance. The role also reviews client requirements and contracts, supports audits and attestations, contributes to People compliance frameworks and controls, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and helps automate and scale compliance workflows. The position is remote. The employee must provide high-speed internet access and connectivity, an office setup, and a dedicated secure work area. Base compensation ranges from $72,000 to $82,000 per year. The role is eligible for commission or discretionary bonus consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Five to seven years of progressive experience in People compliance, employment law, or related governance/risk roles.
Demonstrated experience leading complex compliance initiatives, regulatory implementations, or audit engagement support.
Experience with laws across all 50 U.S. states.
Experience working with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Project management skills and ability to manage stakeholders and work cross-functionally through influence.
Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication and the ability to present information and ideas thoughtfully and compellingly.
Experience using database management and advanced Excel features, including pivot tables and V-lookups, to manipulate and analyze large data sets.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including proactive issue assessment, problem-solving, and sound, data-informed recommendations.
Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook, including pulling data from multiple sources.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and discreetly.
Ability to make timely decisions, escalate where applicable, and adhere to and apply processes and protocols.
High degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Ability to complete tasks with a high degree of latitude.
Ability to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity, office setup and maintenance, and a dedicated secure work area.

Nice To Haves

Focus of study in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Working knowledge of Canada, Mexico, and Australia, with exposure to global compliance.
Experience with UKG Pro and iCims.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
Support assessment and implementation of compliance requirements concerning AI and automated employment decision-making, restrictive covenants, worker classification, wage and hour regulations, employee data privacy, accessibility, recordkeeping, and FCRA/background check compliance.
Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical policies, controls, and operational guidance.
Partner with Legal, Client Services, and business stakeholders to review client-driven compliance requirements, background check standards, contract language, and contractual obligations.
Review client contracts, RFPs, and regulatory flow-down requirements to identify People-related compliance obligations and operational impacts.
Assess client requirements against applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and advise on compliant implementation strategies.
Support audits, client inquiries, and compliance attestations by maintaining documentation, controls, and evidence of compliance.
Assess complex or high-risk compliance matters and propose practical solutions to mitigate legal, operational, and contractual risk.
Analyze root causes of compliance issues and implement sustainable, scalable remediation processes.
Improve audit readiness through documentation, controls, and process consistency.
Contribute to the design of People compliance frameworks, including policies, standards, and internal controls.
Evaluate People processes, including hiring, onboarding, transfers, terminations, and data management, to identify compliance risks and control gaps.
Promote standardization, documentation, and control design aligned to audit requirements.
Coordinate assigned cross-functional compliance initiatives under the general direction of People Operations Compliance leadership.
Support development and implementation of policy and process updates across applicable jurisdictions and coordinate enhancements to existing compliance programs and policies.
Conduct assigned risk assessments across People processes and geographies; track deliverables, document findings, and escalate issues requiring leadership review.
Partner with the People Team, TA, Legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent interpretation and application of compliance standards.
Contribute to creating and maintaining global People policies and procedures and promote consistent implementation across business units and locations.
Prioritize work based on risk exposure, regulatory urgency, and organizational impact.
Document compliance requirements and partner with People Data & Tech, People Operations, and IT stakeholders to implement and test automated compliance workflows and controls.
Integrate compliance requirements into HR technology, data governance, and employee lifecycle processes.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort while improving accuracy, consistency, and auditability.
Complete responsibilities outlined in the annual Performance Plan and complete special projects and other assigned duties.
Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.