HR Risk & Compliance Specialist

About the role

This position provides operational and administrative support for Human Resources risk management, compliance, governance, investigations, and audit activities. The role assists with compliance monitoring, audit coordination, investigation administration, policy governance, corrective action tracking, risk reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR risk assessments, risk action plans, and control documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external HR audit requests and supporting evidence.
• Conduct routine audits of HR files, processes, and records.
• Assist in maintaining investigation logs, files, metrics, timelines, and documentation.
• Support investigation administration and confidential case tracking.
• Track corrective actions resulting from audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with policy, handbook, and procedure reviews and updates.
• Prepare HR risk, compliance, investigation, and audit reporting.
• Support business continuity and governance activities within HR.
• Provide operational and administrative support to leave of absence function.
• Serve as primary back-up for the HR Shared Services Associate role and support MyHR operations as needed.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience with one (1) year of experience in a Human Resources role.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• HR training or certifications.
• Experience working with audit preparations.
• HRIS experience.
• Experience supporting investigations, compliance, or risk-related activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits
• Base Pay plus Bonuses

About Us

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses, and other organizations. Our vision is to enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Our mission is to be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds and believe in the power of inclusion and belonging.