Job Purpose
The HR Compliance Auditing Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of internal auditing programs to ensure Panera’s policies and practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local obligations related to multi-jurisdictional employment-related and human resources matters. When
problem areas are identified, the HR Compliance Auditing Analyst will work with impacted teams to find and implement suitable corrective action.
Location: This is a field-based role (remote) with limited travel to St Louis or Boston office.
Duties & Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:
• Develop internal audit plans focused on compliance with employment-related regulations and policies.
• Conduct, manage, and oversee internal audits.
• Analyze new and existing policies and procedures to determine potential risks in company practices to avoid compliance issues.
• Work with both internal and external sources to ensure Panera’s compliance with employment related regulations across all business units.
• Recommend changes to address non-compliant procedures and practices.
• Assist in implementation of changes to address non-compliant procedures and practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation of regulatory compliance processes; identify and guide the execution of process improvements.
• Assist in developing communications related to compliance change efforts.
• Track reported violations and the responses and plans regarding allegations.
• Compile reports on results of internal audits and present reports to relevant leaders.
• Monitor industry news; network with other organizations to stay abreast of regulatory and legal requirements for employment related regulations, benefit plan offerings, vendor contracts and mandated communications.
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Paralegal Studies, Finance or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience analyzing a wide variety of data (both numerical and verbal) and providing key summary information for leadership to guide program development and funding decisions.
• Experience with researching, reading and interpreting legislative and legal documents, state and local laws and regulations, related federal regulations and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Multiple years direct experience in multi-jurisdictional HR compliance relative to compensation, employee health & welfare benefits, and/or employment regulations.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with multijurisdictional HR Compliance
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Detail and deadline oriented, with strong problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external contacts.
Working Conditions
• Required travel – limited, occasional travel to St Louis or Boston office.
Physical Requirements
• While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards
Direct Reports
• N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans
Competitive Pay $71,101 - $81,055 annually
The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Saint Louis Support CenterSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, paralegal studies, finance, or a related field
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience analyzing numerical and verbal data and summarizing findings for leadership
- Experience researching, reading, and interpreting legislative and legal documents, laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Multiple years of direct experience in multijurisdictional HR compliance related to compensation, employee health and welfare benefits, and/or employment regulations
- In-depth knowledge and experience with multijurisdictional HR compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, detail, and deadline-management skills
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external contacts
What We Do
Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day, our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need. We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we offer omni-channel access to your Panera favorites – like mobile ordering, catering, and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders, Curbside pick-up and delivery – all designed to make things easier for our guests. Today, Panera operates as both Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co St. Louis Bread Company in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant platforms in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels.
