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HR Compliance Analyst

Syneos Health
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LOCATION

Hyderabad · Hybrid

EXPERIENCE

1 - 3 Years

TYPE

FullTime

SKILLS REQUIRED

Regulatory ComplianceEmployment LawInternal ControlsStakeholder ManagementAudit Management

Job description

Overview

Supports the execution, administration, and continuous improvement of HR compliance programs across the global organization, reporting to the Manager, HR Compliance.

What you'll do

  • Administer and support HR compliance programs and activities across the employee lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international employment regulations, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Maintain compliance records, documentation, tracking tools, and reporting schedules.
  • Support regulatory reporting requirements and government submissions.
  • Assist in conducting compliance assessments, monitoring controls, and identifying areas of risk.
  • Ensure compliance-related activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
  • Support I-9 employment eligibility verification and reverification tracking for new hires and terminations.
  • Support occupational health and credentialing administration, including drug screens, physicals, titers, and Letters of Compliance for client and program-specific populations (e.g., IRG nursing, commercial client credentialing).
  • Research and respond to compliance-related inquiries from employees, managers, HR teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Investigate compliance concerns and recommend appropriate resolutions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Escalate complex or high-risk issues to the Manager, HR Compliance and appropriate stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of compliance matters, investigations, and resolutions.
  • Support corrective action plans and remediation efforts resulting from compliance reviews or audits.
  • Monitor trends and recurring issues to identify opportunities for improvement and risk reduction.
  • Partner regularly with Legal, Internal Audit, Employee Relations, HR Business Partners, and senior business leaders to support compliance activities and mitigate risk.
  • Serve as a key liaison between People Operations and Legal on compliance-related matters, policy interpretation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and audit requests.
  • Prepare compliance analyses, reports, risk assessments, and supporting documentation for leadership review.
  • Support investigations involving regulatory, employment, or policy-related concerns.
  • Present compliance findings, recommendations, and status updates to managers and leadership stakeholders as required.
  • Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure compliance risks are appropriately identified, documented, and resolved.
  • Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Coordinate and support internal audits, external audits, and compliance reviews.
  • Prepare audit documentation, reports, evidence, and responses to information requests.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of changes to compliance processes, procedures, and policies.
  • Track audit findings, action plans, and remediation activities to ensure timely completion.
  • Maintain audit-ready records and documentation to support regulatory and internal governance requirements.
  • Support compliance initiatives related to employment law, data privacy, internal controls, and regulatory obligations.
  • Support administration of global background screening programs and related compliance activities.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition, Legal, HR Operations, and vendors to ensure background screening processes comply with company policies and local regulations.
  • Monitor vendor performance, service levels, and compliance requirements.
  • Assist with compliance-related vendor audits, reporting, and governance activities.
  • Coordinate documentation, reporting, and issue resolution with compliance vendors and regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Ensure appropriate record retention and documentation standards are maintained.
  • Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, metrics, and operational analyses.
  • Analyze compliance trends, audit results, and case data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support regulatory reporting and workforce compliance reporting requirements.
  • Partner with HR Technology and Reporting teams to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy within Workday and related systems.
  • Assist with system testing, compliance controls, reporting enhancements, and process automation initiatives.
  • Leverage data and analytics to support risk mitigation and decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, controls, service delivery, and operating procedures.
  • Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, policies, process documentation, and job aids.
  • Participate in compliance projects, system implementations, audits, and transformation initiatives.
  • Assist with process standardization, automation, and adoption of new technologies, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate.
  • Promote best practices and foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Support enterprise compliance initiatives and governance activities.
  • Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Compliance, Shared Services, Employee Lifecycle Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting compliance programs, audits, regulatory reporting, investigations, or governance activities.
  • Knowledge of employment law compliance, HR policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience partnering with Legal, Internal Audit, Employee Relations, and senior business leaders on compliance-related matters.
  • Experience working with HR systems, preferably Workday.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate risk and recommend solutions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to communicate complex compliance requirements to leadership and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience preparing executive-level reports, compliance analyses, and audit documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.

Nice to have

  • Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CHRC, CCEP, or other relevant compliance or HR certifications.
  • Experience supporting global or multi-country HR compliance programs.
  • Experience with background screening compliance and vendor management.
  • Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy regulations, SOX controls, workforce reporting, and audit practices.
  • Experience supporting government reporting requirements, including EEO-1 and other regulatory submissions.
  • Experience participating in HR technology implementations, process improvement initiatives, or compliance transformation projects.
  • Experience utilizing reporting, analytics, and automation tools to improve compliance operations.

Details

  • Location: Hyderabad, India.

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HR Compliance Analyst