Manager, Global HR Compliance and Operations

Position Overview: The Global Manager of HR Compliance Operations is accountable for ensuring the Company's global HR policies, practices, and programs comply with applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards across all jurisdictions in which the Company operates. This role serves as a key riskmanagement partner to HR, Legal, and business leaders, ensuring consistent application of compliance frameworks while enabling operational effectiveness in a publicly traded environment. The role requires deep knowledge of U.S. and international employment regulations, strong internal controls discipline, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, scalable HR processes. The HR Compliance Manager will report to the Vice President of HR Technology and Operations. Key Job Responsibilities Global HR Compliance & GovernanceOwn and oversee the Company's global HR compliance framework, ensuring alignment with local, regional, and international employment laws and regulationsMonitor regulatory developments and assess impact on HR policies, programs, and practices across jurisdictionsDevelop, maintain, and update HR policies and standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and audit readinessEnsure alignment with public company governance expectations and internal risk management frameworksRegulatory & Employment Law CompliancePartner with Legal to interpret and operationalize employment law requirements, including wage and hour, leave laws, worker classification, data privacy, and employee relations standardsSupport compliance with U.S. federal and state regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA) and applicable international labor lawsOversee compliance with global data privacy and employee data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR and similar frameworks) Provide guidance to HR and business leaders on compliant employment practicesOversight of compensation compliance controls, including: Pay equity and bias testing governanceMinimum wage, salary threshold, and incentive plan compliance across jurisdictionsPartnership with Total Rewards to ensure incentive plans and equity programs are administered consistently with documented compensation philosophyCompliance review of equity eligibility, forfeiture, termination, and payment mechanics in coordination with Legal and Finance B. SOX & Audit Readiness (Explicit) Audits, Controls, & Risk ManagementLead HR compliance audits; coordinate responses to internal and external audit reviews; coordinate responses to internal and external audits reviews; coordinate responses to internal and external auditsMaintain HR compliance documentation, controls, and evidence to support SOX and enterprise risk management requirementsIdentify, assess, and mitigate HR-related compliance risks; escalate issues appropriately related compliance risks; escalate issues appropriatelyDirect responsibility for HR SOX control design, testing support, documentation, and remediationExperience supporting external auditors on HR, compensation, and equityadjacent controlsOwnership of HR compliance evidence repositories and audit trailsTrack remediation plans and ensure timely resolution of identified gapsPolicy Implementation & TrainingDrive global rollout and consistent implementation of HR policies and compliance programsDevelop and deliver compliance training for HR partners, people managers, and employeesServe as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex compliance issues Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Legal, Internal Audit, Compliance, Payroll, Data Privacy, and regional HR teamsSupport HR compliance aspects of mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and global expansionsAct as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on compliance strategy and risk implicationContinuous Improvement & ScalabilityEvaluate and improve HR compliance processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalabilityLeverage technology and data to monitor compliance, track issues, and improve reportingBenchmark practices against public company and global best practicesExperience supporting an organization through IPO readiness, SEC registration, or transition from private to public companyDemonstrated experience operating in a highgovernance, preIPO or publicly traded environment, with strong partnership across HR, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and external advisors. JobQualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Legal Studies, or related fieldAdvanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master's) in HR or Compliance preferredHR or compliance certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRMSCP, CCP, or equivalent) preferred 7+ years of experience in HR compliance, employee relations, HR operations, or employment lawExperience with GDPR and global data privacy compliancePrior experience partnering with Internal Audit or enterprise compliance functions and familiarity with increased disclosure, governance, and documentation standards post-IPOPrior experience partnering with Internal Audit or enterprise compliance functions and familiarity with increased disclosure, governance, and documentation standards post-IPOExperience supporting HR compliance in a global, publicly traded organizationStrong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and exposure to international labor regulationsDemonstrated experience operating within formal governance, audit, and control environmentStrong risk awareness and sound judgmentAbility to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical HR solutionsHigh level of integrity, discretion, and confidentialityStrong project management and organizational skillsEffective communicator across cultures and geographiesCompetency GroupDeliver World Class ServiceHospitalityOwnershipDo The Right ThingManages AmbiguityDrive ResultsDirects WorkAchieves GoalsSee The Big PictureFinancial AcumenValue PeopleBuilds Effective TeamsFor more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).Work EnvironmentOfficeWork is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.#INDCORP#LI-ELJob SummaryRequisition Number: MANAG045376Job Category: HR - GeneralSchedule: Full-Time