Manager, HR Services Audit & Compliance, will assist in the execution of FME’s compliance program through designing, aligning, and rolling out our HR Services Audit & Compliance program. The role will lead a team responsible for activities to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging risks. The role will partner with global and local teams to define and implement controls, drive third-party management, conduct audits, and follow up on remediation measures.
Your Tasks:
* Lead a team of Senior Business Analysts, including establishing goals, assigning tasks, and maintaining schedules.
* Design, develop, and execute the HR Services Audit and Compliance strategy.
* Develop the HR Services Audit and Compliance framework.
* Create and roll out programs aligned with the strategic vision.
* Partner with senior stakeholders to determine the framework and execution of the Global Internal Audit (GIA) intake and coordination for HR Services, including HR Managers, HR Operations, and Payroll Operations.
* Be ultimately accountable for the global internal controls design and implementation for HR Services.
* Provide guidance on local HR internal controls, aligning with global design, and determine if local controls should remain.
* Lead discussions with HR and Payroll Global Process Owners on broader global HR and payroll process designs and HR Service model transitions.
* Oversee the team’s management of periodic audits of Workday, Payroll, and Time & Attendance security roles.
* Collaborate with teams to address audit findings, determining preventive and corrective actions at local, regional, and global levels.
* Partner with stakeholders to validate compliance with legislative changes and company policies affecting processes and HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance systems.
* Coordinate with Internal Controls, Information Security, Compliance, and Data Privacy to ensure third-party contracts and business resiliency plans align with Fresenius’ standards.
* Act as an escalation point for HR Service teams regarding compliance incidents such as data breaches or regulation misinterpretations affecting pay.
* Oversee and report on corporate HR risk management semi-annually.
* Coordinate pre-audit readiness assessments quarterly.
* Manage communication plans for data security incidents like breaches or data loss.
* Lead HR Service audit and compliance training initiatives.
* Coordinate with external auditors on audit activities.
* Develop and maintain tools such as job aids and checklists to facilitate execution.
* Communicate updates and changes to stakeholders as needed.
* Collaborate on HR governance quality frameworks with Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management.
* Ensure compliance with internal and SOX standards and controls.
* Lead projects involving data process flow adjustments, database migrations, or security protocols.
* Support vendor relationship and escalation management within the field.
* Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Your Profile:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
* 6+ years of professional experience in HR or Audit/Compliance roles.
* Experience designing or executing internal/external audit and compliance tasks across multiple countries.
* Experience validating policy or legal changes affecting processes.
* Experience implementing HR or payroll audit/compliance frameworks.
* Nice to have: experience with HR Service model adoptions or M&A activities.
* Nice to have: experience in developing business resiliency management plans.
* Nice to have: experience working with external auditors.
* Strong analytical skills for evaluating information critically.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships to drive results.
* Focused, goal-oriented, accountable, with attention to detail.
* Knowledge of HR and Payroll processes.
* Understanding of SOX, GDPR, data protection, and compliance frameworks.
* Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
* Experience with HCM systems, preferably Workday.
* Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.
* Flexible working hours to cover global time zones.
* Willingness to travel for on-site workshops.
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