
HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager
Grant Thornton (US) · Philadelphia, PA
- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- Philadelphia, PA
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Job highlights
- Manage HR risk and compliance across the firm.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation programs.
- Oversee policy governance and regulatory tracking.
- Analyze workforce data for risk assessment.
- Support health, safety, and crisis response.
About the role
Job Description
The HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager serves as a key member of the National Employee Relations and Risk Operations team, partnering across People Experience, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and business leadership to strengthen HR risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role is responsible for translating complex employment, workplace conduct, and operational requirements into practical programs, policies, controls, and guidance that support the Firm’s people strategy while mitigating risk. The Manager leads high-priority initiatives across compliance monitoring, policy governance, workforce risk analysis, health and safety, employee communications, and process improvement, while ensuring work is executed with strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
This position requires a proactive, business-minded leader who can manage multiple workstreams, assess emerging risks, develop defensible processes, and deliver clear, audience-appropriate communications and training. The HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager plays a critical role in supporting firmwide compliance initiatives, advising on complex people-related operational matters, and building scalable tools, reporting, and governance practices that promote consistency, accountability, and a culture of compliance across the organization.
The HR Risk Operations & Compliance Manager serves as a key member of the People & Culture team in support of firm-wide goals and objectives. This role will report to the Associate Director of HR Risk Operations.
Key responsibilities:
HR Regulatory Program Manager
- Track new labor and employment laws which may impact Firm policies; drive development of processes and procedures related to legal and business changes
- Design, build and implement risk management monitoring programs and adjust risk controls to align with risk appetite
- Lead the development and execution of new programs, identifying areas of potential vulnerability and recommend innovative solutions
- Oversee firmwide Affirmative Action program, including OFCCP audit response and vendor management
- Serve as HR Program Manager for firmwide compliance programs, trainings and employment policies
- Understand and communicate cross-functional impacts to new/refined operational processes
HR Risk Operations
- Partner with Global HR teams to drive HR compliance risk controls and framework in line with firm risk appetite
- Large scale HR Program Management to include new multinational firms
- Responsible for ensuring that the firm’s HR risk monitoring framework is robust, effective, and responsive to regulatory changes and business needs
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and research white papers related to Risk Operations and emerging HR trends
- Serve as key member in firmwide compliance projects, including workforce analysis, Respect in the Workplace training, Compliance Questionnaire and other high priority/confidential projects, in collaboration with P&C/Legal stakeholders
- Draft and deliver employee-facing communications, frequently asked questions and intranet pages related to personnel policies and procedures
- Develop and deliver training for People Experience team on regulatory, risk mitigation, and performance management best practices
- Lead adverse impact analysis for business optimization exercises
- Develop technical tools for utilization across P&C
- Project manage business optimization exercises, including project plan, daily standups, and risk analysis calls
- Lead Risk Management strategic priorities and provide short/long term solutions to solve for complex business challenges
- Act as SME for policy escalations from P&C and cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with other ICS functions, including Finance & Payroll, to drive synergies, ensure cohesion in firmwide policies, while leading risk management priorities
- Act as escalation point for client-related onboarding and background investigation matters, as well as contract review
- Provide day to day work instruction/ direction for global data analytics team member
Policy Governance
- Own the development and maintenance of employment policies.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure global policy alignment.
- Drive policy harmonization across multinational firms and acquired entities.
Training & Operational Excellence
- Leads the development of internal training to address identified areas of potential vulnerability with creative solutions, fostering culture of compliance and risk mitigation throughout multinational firm
- Program Management of firmwide HR compliance trainings
- Support leadership in executing P&C strategic plan in relation to operational excellence consistent with industry standards
- Recommends remediation actions and process improvements based on quality audit and monitoring findings
- Define and implement HR compliance strategies, set monitoring controls, and drive synergies to address high-risk areas.
- Identifies emerging trends and risk, recommending improvement/action plans for universal HR compliance standards
- Manage AI-related risks in HR by following firm and regulatory governance, monitoring compliance, and refining guidelines
HR Workforce Analytics, Risk Strategy & Workforce Management
- Partner with Global HR teams, drive high priority merger and acquisition integration workstreams related to HR Risk Operations
- Identify opportunities for automation and reporting enhancements for Risk Operations focus areas, leveraging Power Automation, Power Queries and PowerBI
- Conduct adverse impact analyses across hiring, promotions, terminations, and other employment decisions to present leadership.
- Perform statistical analysis to determine whether differences between demographic groups and present executive summaries to stakeholders
- Build and maintain automated tracking tools that interface with multiple data sources and existing trackers, streamlining workflows, improving data integrity, and enabling real-time reporting and insights
- Provides regular and ad hoc reports with heat map of trends, and emerging risks and dashboards
Health & Safety
- Oversee management of health and safety procedures and policies, including infectious disease and workplace violence safety programs
- Monitor ongoing regulatory updates including OSHA standards, injury and illness prevention programs and government contractor compliance
- Assist with real-time response during crisis matters such as natural disasters, including drafting employee-facing communications and compiling resources for impacted employees
Key skills/competency
- HR Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Effectiveness
- Policy Governance
- Workforce Risk Analysis
- Health and Safety
- Employee Communications
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
Skills & topics
- HR Compliance
- Risk Management
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- HR Programs
- Policy Governance
- Workforce Analytics
- Health and Safety
- Employment Law
- Compliance Manager
- Grant Thornton
- Manager
- US
- Full-time
- Hybrid
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in HR compliance, risk management, and program implementation, using keywords from the job description like 'regulatory compliance' and 'risk operations'.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your ability to analyze data, translate metrics into executive summaries, and use tools like Excel or Power BI.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of managing complex projects, cross-functional collaboration, and developing practical solutions for risk mitigation.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with policy governance, regulatory changes, and handling confidential information with sound judgment.
- Understand Grant Thornton's values: Research the company's commitment to making business personal and building trust to align your responses with their culture.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the base salary range for the HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager role at Grant Thornton?
- The base salary range for this position is between $112,000 and $160,000 annually. The final placement within this range depends on factors like job-related knowledge, experience, business needs, and geographic location.
- What is the work arrangement for the HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager position at Grant Thornton?
- This is a hybrid position, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a Grant Thornton office or client site.
- What are the key responsibilities of the HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager at Grant Thornton?
- Key responsibilities include managing HR risk and compliance programs, tracking labor laws, designing risk monitoring, overseeing Affirmative Action programs, managing policies, and supporting health and safety initiatives.
- What qualifications are ideal for the HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager role at Grant Thornton?
- The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of progressive experience in compliance or HR program management, strong data and reporting skills (Excel/Power BI), proficiency with MS Office, and excellent communication skills. Experience in professional services is a plus.
- How does Grant Thornton approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring process for the HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager role?
- Grant Thornton is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. They actively take action for diversity, equity, and inclusion, which can be explored further on their careers page.
- What kind of training and development can I expect as an HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager at Grant Thornton?
- The role involves developing internal training for the People Experience team on regulatory, risk mitigation, and performance management best practices. You'll also support leadership in executing the P&C strategic plan related to operational excellence.
- How does Grant Thornton support work-life integration for its employees, including the HR Risk Operations Compliance Manager?
- Grant Thornton empowers employees with options for work location, weekly schedules, and flexible time off. They support work-life integration through personalized benefits and by recognizing diverse needs and responsibilities.
