Manager, HR Services Audit

Manager, HR Services Audit & Compliance page is loaded Manager, HR Services Audit & Compliance Apply remote type: Remote locations: Lisboa - CUF, Portugal; ESP SP - Madrid - Office; GBR Huthwaite - Office; FRA Fresnes - Office; ITA Crema - Office. Time type: Full time . Posted on: Posted Today . Job requisition id: R Manager, HR Services Audit & Compliance, will assist in executing FME’s compliance program by 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, establishing goals, assigning tasks, and maintaining schedules. Design, develop, and execute the HR Services Audit and Compliance strategy. Develop and oversee the HR Services Audit and Compliance framework. Create and implement programs to achieve strategic vision. Partner with senior stakeholders to determine the framework and execution of Global Internal Audit (GIA) processes for HR Services, including HR Managers, HR Operations, and Payroll Operations. Ensure global internal controls are designed and implemented for HR Services. Provide guidance on local HR internal controls, ensuring alignment with global standards and determining when local controls are necessary. Lead discussions with HR and Payroll Global Process Owners on process design and HR Service model transitions. Oversee team’s administration of periodic audits of Workday, Payroll, and Time & Attendance security roles. Collaborate with teams to address audit findings, determining preventive and corrective actions at various levels. Partner with stakeholders to validate compliance with legislative changes and company policies across processes and systems. Coordinate with Internal Controls, Information Security, Compliance, and Data Privacy to ensure third-party contracts and resiliency plans meet standards. Act as escalation point for compliance incidents affecting HR Services, such as data breaches or regulation misinterpretations. Oversee and report on HR risk management activities biannually. Design and coordinate pre-audit readiness assessments quarterly. Lead communication and management of data security incidents. Develop and deliver HR Service audit and compliance training. Coordinate with external auditors on audit activities. Develop tools like job aids and checklists to facilitate audit processes. Communicate updates and changes to stakeholders. Collaborate on HR governance quality frameworks and ensure standards (including SOX) are met. Lead projects involving data process adjustments and security protocols. Support vendor management and escalation processes. Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager. Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. 6+ years’ experience in HR or Audit/Compliance roles. Experience in multi-country audit and compliance activities. Knowledge of policy/legal changes, HR/payroll audit frameworks, and compliance standards. Nice to have: experience with HR Service model adoption or M&A activities, business resiliency planning, external audits. Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate information critically. Team player with the ability to work independently. Excellent relationship-building skills across functions. Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and accountable. Knowledge of HR and Payroll processes, SOX, GDPR, and data protection standards. Proficiency in Microsoft tools, HCM systems (preferably Workday), and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow). Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred. Flexible working hours and willingness to travel. About Us Our Work Experience reflects our culture, values, commitments, and our people—self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. We prioritize collaboration and making a difference, which makes us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. Join our Talent Network Let’s stay connected Joining our talent network allows us to send you new job opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr