Talent Operations Sr. Analyst North America Compliance & Special Projects
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YETI's Talent Operations (HR Operations) team is responsible for providing expertise & support to the greater Talent (Human Resources) Team and business across an array of focus areas. The Talent Operations Sr. Analyst will primarily support North America (US & Canada) compliance tasks & programs and own project management for select enterprise Talent programs.
Responsibilities
Operations & Compliance North America
- Lead annual and ad hoc compliance & YETI policy projects including, but not limited to :
- Annual and ad hoc Handbook & Onboarding policies review, including state addenda for US Handbook
- Annual and ad hoc US Offer letter & Canada Employment Agreement template review
- Regulatory reporting programs, including EEO-1, AAP, California Pay Data Reporting, VETS-4212, federal & state / province surveys & audits
- Lead strategy, development, oversight and continuous improvement of HR Regulatory Compliance programs (federal, state / province, municipal) including employment verifications (I-9 & SIN)
- Work with outside counsel and YETI employment counsel to conduct semi-annual compliance checks and provide ad hoc law change updates to stakeholders
- Partner with Stores / Retail team to ensure compliance for new store openings, create and maintain New Store Opening Talent / Compliance Playbook
- Develop & own US & Canada compliance calendars (capturing important government filing deadlines, reminders for timely action throughout the year)
- Oversee US unemployment claim management
- Legal / lawsuit requests
- Other duties as assigned
Project Management Talent Management Programs
Aligned with Talent Operations PMO model, serve as project manager for select enterprise Talent Management programs such as Performance Discussions, Talent Review, Succession Planning.Lead design, planning, execution, and delivery of programs, ensuring alignment with Talent & business strategic objectivesDefine program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with Talent leadership and stakeholdersLiaise between Workday Analysts and stakeholders to define configuration requirements and participate in testing for Workday (HRIS)Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure program objectives are met on-time and within budgetDrive continuous improvement through post-program reviews / retrospectives and lessons learnedEnsure compliance with organizational policies, standards, governance frameworksManage & update Employee Life Cycle / Talent Calendar as programs are added and evolveAssess non-routine situations and use analytical problem-solving techniques to find causeWorks independently, with work reviewed at critical pointsAssumes responsibility to improve service, efficiency, & quality of workEstablishes strong and productive working relationships with others outside of area of expertise.Other duties as assignedRequirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Pre-Law, or a related field preferredGreater than 5-years relevant experience including : US employment law regulatory reporting and programs, legal agreements, policy management & document control, interfacing with legal teams (in-house and external)Project Coordination or Project Management skill-setExperience with HR Information Systems (Workday preferred) & general systems-savviness, with the ability to quickly learn / understand system processes & functionalityStrong computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & OutlookAttentiveness to detail, accuracy & quality while balancing with speed & prioritizationMust be proactive, self-driven and able to use sound judgment and discretionUse evaluation, judgement, and interpretation to select the right course of action, which may have long-term impactsHistory of handling confidential, sensitive information, and / or serving in an employee-facing role a plusThe primary function of this role is to provide support to the broader Talent team and the business. Strong track record or client service a must