HR Compliance Manager

About PPD:

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

About the Department:

The newly created Center of Excellence, HR Compliance, is responsible for governance and oversight for defining and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure that employment and work practices demonstrate a thorough understanding of laws and regulations and are aligned to HR governance models, philosophies and larger HR objectives.

About the Position:

You will work with the HR Advisory and Compliance Leader to develop and mature the newly implemented HR Compliance center of expertise (CoE). In this role, you will help lead the compliance and governance of HR programs and employment documents focused on regulatory compliance and alignment with PPD HR philosophies, objectives, and strategic priorities. This will be an exciting opportunity for someone with previous experience in HR compliance!

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

In collaboration with the HR compliance leader and team, drives the development and implementation of the company’s HR compliance programs.

Develop and maintain relationships with program managers and compliance partners to consult on HR-related compliance activities.Develops deep knowledge of PPD's HR policies and processes.Develops a framework for identification and tracking of all HR compliance related requirements, in collaboration with CoEs, across all functional areas of HR.Responsible for driving and maintain the HR governance models. Conduct research and partner with global team associates to prioritize and understand HR compliance requirements worldwide and the effect that they have on our business.Develops and maintains a knowledge base for capturing and disseminating legal guidance on HR topics.Developing, drafting, and maintaining employment contracts and documents.Vendor management for HR Compliance.Serves a HR compliance program manager and subject matter expert for assigned areas.Consult with policy, process, and system owners to ensure that sound protocols are in place to mitigate employment related risks.Identify emerging risks, gaps in risk management, and inefficient or outdated company policies. Manages HR Compliance due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and entity integrations.Auditing HR process, practices, and policies when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or enablement.Stay knowledgeable on regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in HR compliance.Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriateDraft written narratives to communicate obligations, risk analyses, and recommendations to HR policy, process, and system owners and senior stakeholders.Consult on supporting documentation such as manager and employee communications, FAQs, and standard operating processes.Interpret employment law and translate it to PPD policies, practices, and processes, offering recommendations on the approachPartner with global team members to create and implement solutions that are compliant, scalable, and in alignment with PPD’s business practices and cultureWork on complex, sensitive matters to assess risk and recommend the right course of action #GD*LI-NA1

About PPD:

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

About the Department:

The newly created Center of Excellence, HR Compliance, is responsible for governance and oversight for defining and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure that employment and work practices demonstrate a thorough understanding of laws and regulations and are aligned to HR governance models, philosophies and larger HR objectives.

About the Position:

You will work with the HR Advisory and Compliance Leader to develop and mature the newly implemented HR Compliance center of expertise (CoE). In this role, you will help lead the compliance and governance of HR programs and employment documents focused on regulatory compliance and alignment with PPD HR philosophies, objectives, and strategic priorities. This will be an exciting opportunity for someone with previous experience in HR compliance!

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

In collaboration with the HR compliance leader and team, drives the development and implementation of the company’s HR compliance programs.

Develop and maintain relationships with program managers and compliance partners to consult on HR-related compliance activities.Develops deep knowledge of PPD's HR policies and processes.Develops a framework for identification and tracking of all HR compliance related requirements, in collaboration with CoEs, across all functional areas of HR.Responsible for driving and maintain the HR governance models. Conduct research and partner with global team associates to prioritize and understand HR compliance requirements worldwide and the effect that they have on our business.Develops and maintains a knowledge base for capturing and disseminating legal guidance on HR topics.Developing, drafting, and maintaining employment contracts and documents.Vendor management for HR Compliance.Serves a HR compliance program manager and subject matter expert for assigned areas.Consult with policy, process, and system owners to ensure that sound protocols are in place to mitigate employment related risks.Identify emerging risks, gaps in risk management, and inefficient or outdated company policies. Manages HR Compliance due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and entity integrations.Auditing HR process, practices, and policies when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or enablement.Stay knowledgeable on regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in HR compliance.Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriateDraft written narratives to communicate obligations, risk analyses, and recommendations to HR policy, process, and system owners and senior stakeholders.Consult on supporting documentation such as manager and employee communications, FAQs, and standard operating processes.Interpret employment law and translate it to PPD policies, practices, and processes, offering recommendations on the approachPartner with global team members to create and implement solutions that are compliant, scalable, and in alignment with PPD’s business practices and cultureWork on complex, sensitive matters to assess risk and recommend the right course of action #GD*LI-NA1

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of HR compliance models and best practices. Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated experience implementing, managing, and maintaining HR compliance related programs and driving a culture of compliance within HR.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous HR experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Legal background or education (JD or paralegal education preferred) Ability to operate within a matrixed organizationExperience working in a global, large-scale, complex, and fast-paced environmentAdaptability and knowledge of HR systems and tools, such as Oracle, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, etc.Proven experience with and understanding of US employment law and regulations (global knowledge a plus)Ability to oversee initiatives from inception to execution to auditingCapability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing shifting demands based on business needsExperience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship Reliable team player, accountable for delivering results and ready to help the teamProven analytical capabilities; experience with large amounts of data and in developing audit reports, metrics, and reporting mechanismsCertified compliance professional is a plus

Working Conditions:

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. Infrequent travel on an as-needed basis, at times may be global

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of HR compliance models and best practices. Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated experience implementing, managing, and maintaining HR compliance related programs and driving a culture of compliance within HR.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous HR experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Legal background or education (JD or paralegal education preferred) Ability to operate within a matrixed organizationExperience working in a global, large-scale, complex, and fast-paced environmentAdaptability and knowledge of HR systems and tools, such as Oracle, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, etc.Proven experience with and understanding of US employment law and regulations (global knowledge a plus)Ability to oversee initiatives from inception to execution to auditingCapability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing shifting demands based on business needsExperience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship Reliable team player, accountable for delivering results and ready to help the teamProven analytical capabilities; experience with large amounts of data and in developing audit reports, metrics, and reporting mechanismsCertified compliance professional is a plus

Working Conditions:

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. Infrequent travel on an as-needed basis, at times may be global

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.