Human Resources Compliance Specialist

Key Activities

• Leads the development and continuous improvement of the compliance and QA framework by conducting risk-based assessments of core processes and controls to identify opportunities that enhance efficiency while managing key risks.
• Serves as the primary owner of COSO coordination by conducting tests, maintaining documentation, and executing comprehensive internal compliance and quality audits.
• Serves as the key point of contact for internal audit teams, Board of Governors (BOG) reviews, and cross-functional, enterprise-wide partners to support information requests, testing, risk evaluation, and control alignment/continuity.
• Drives audit remediation efforts and engagement with audit partners to close open findings.
• Designs and manages a comprehensive dashboard that provides visibility into compliance activities, including progress on reviews, COSO testing cycles, remediation timelines, access review outcomes, and risk event reporting.
• Ensures the department meets all System and District-specific record-retention standards and manage the retention exception process as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study such as Human Resources or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or directly related work experience
• Background in audit, compliance, and/or risk management
• Strong technical acumen in Microsoft Office, Tableau, and SharePoint
• Strategic problem-solver with critical thinking skills
• Clear, concise communicator with ability to simplify complex topics
• Skilled collaborator who builds trust and drives shared outcomes
• Knowledge of HR practices, data insights, and HR compliance