Talent Operations Analyst - North America HR Operations and Compliance

YETI Coolers•Austin, TX

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. YETI’s Talent Operations (HR Operations) team is responsible for providing expertise & support to the greater Talent (Human Resources) Team and business across an array of focus areas. The Talent Operations Analyst will primarily support North America (US & Canada) compliance tasks & programs while assisting in other areas as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Pre-Law, or a related field preferred
Greater than 2-years relevant experience including: US employment law regulatory reporting and programs, legal agreements, policy management & document control, interfacing with legal teams (in-house and external)
Project Coordination skill-set
Experience with HR Information Systems (Workday preferred) & general systems-savviness, with the ability to quickly learn / understand system processes & functionality
Strong computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
Attentiveness to detail, accuracy & quality – while balancing with speed & prioritization
Must be proactive, self-driven and able to use sound judgment and discretion
History of handling confidential, sensitive information, and/or serving in an employee-facing role a plus
The primary function of this role is to provide support to the broader Talent team and the business.
Strong track record fr client service a must
Prior roles that might transfer well: HR Operations, People Operations, HR Generalist, Employment Law Paralegal

Responsibilities

Participate in and provide administrative support for annual and ad hoc compliance & YETI policy projects including, but not limited to: Annual and ad hoc Handbook & Onboarding policies review, including state addenda for US Handbook Annual and ad hoc US Offer letter & Canada Employment Agreement template review
Regulatory reporting programs, including EEO-1, AAP, California Pay Data Reporting, VETS-4212, federal & state/province surveys & audits
Implementation of new policies and/or programs to align with changing or new legislation
Support North America expansion efforts for compliance hire-readiness
Partner with Talent Operations team and leadership to develop, document and execute on HR Regulatory Compliance programs (federal, state/province, municipal) including employment verifications (I-9 & SIN)
Work with outside counsel and YETI employment counsel to conduct semi-annual compliance checks and provide ad hoc law change updates to stakeholders
Partner with Stores / Retail team to ensure compliance for new store openings, create and maintain New Store Opening Talent / Compliance Playbook
Develop & own North America compliance calendars (capturing important government filing deadlines, reminders for timely action throughout the year)
Oversee US unemployment claim management administration
Partner with Legal and Talent Leadership to maintain and draft separation agreement templates and legal/lawsuit requests
Other duties as assigned including providing global compliance project, task and reporting support
Maintain up-to-date descriptions and automated communications for all learning opportunities in Workday LMS
Prepare and deliver end-to-end communication for all learning experiences, including relevant pre-work and follow-up resources.
Maintain YETI's learning calendar in Workday LMS across Leadership Courses, self-paced learning modules, Onboarding sessions, and function-specific training with YETI’s business priorities.
Deliver bi-weekly course enrollment and course completion data to the Learning & Development team.
Respond to course enrollment and LMS access inquiries from employees.
Support day-of logistics and set-up for any in-person and virtual learning opportunities.
Ensure learning related resources, documents, and hyperlinks are up to date across Workday LMS, Campsite, and other internal communications.