Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking an HR Compliance Analyst to advance its HR compliance governance program and foster a compliant, people-first workplace. The role partners with Legal and multiple HR functions to monitor regulatory requirements, support governance and risk management, coordinate audits and compliance initiatives, prepare reporting, and improve compliance processes and tools.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate review of regulatory changes with impacted HR functions and Legal, as needed
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions to clarify ownership, responsibilities, implementation plans
- Support the development and distribution of compliance guidance, communications, and resources
- Monitor compliance-related training requirements, ownership, and completion to support compliance readiness
- Track implementation activities, key milestones, and outstanding actions to ensure timely completion of compliance-related obligations
- Manage HR compliance vendor relationships and external resources to support regulatory monitoring, compliance intelligence, and readiness
- Monitor regulatory developments and identify potential impacts across HR functions
- Administer Employee Relations-owned compliance programs and reporting requirements
- Review, update, and maintain HR policies, standards, and related documentation in response to regulatory changes, business needs, and external developments
- Maintain the HR compliance inventory, including regulatory requirements, ownership, key controls, and governance documentation
- Monitor compliance obligations, implementation status, and emerging risks. Identify and elevate potential gaps or concerns
- Facilitate compliance reviews and support tracking of key priorities and action items
- Prepare dashboards, scorecards, and compliance reporting for HR leadership
- Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, enterprise risk reviews, and compliance assessments by coordinating documentation, evidence collection, and stakeholder preparation
- Identify opportunities to enhance compliance tracking, reporting, and operational effectiveness
- Support HR teams in simplifying or automating compliance-related activities
- Maintain compliance tools, templates, and supporting resources that support compliance governance and program management
- Ability to maintain sound judgement and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Minimum of 3-5 years of diverse Human Resources, Compliance, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Payroll, Benefits, HR Technology, or related experience
- Under minimal supervision, supports HR compliance governance activities and helps HR partners comply with and administer policies, programs, and regulatory requirements
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, or compliance-related activities involving multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Exercises independent judgment within established guidelines to resolve routine and moderately complex issues and escalate matters requiring policy interpretation or strategic direction
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences
- Acts as a resource for those with less experience and supports the sharing of compliance-related knowledge and best practices
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and reporting tools
- Demonstrates working knowledge of HR processes, programs, and compliance requirements across multiple HR disciplines
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Builds productive working relationships across HR functions and effectively coordinates efforts among multiple stakeholders
- Planning & Execution: Effectively organizes work, manages competing priorities, and ensures follow-through on commitments and deadlines
- Analytical Thinking: Reviews compliance information identifies key considerations and communicates findings to appropriate stakeholders
- Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively through verbal, written, and presentation formats
- Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance organizational effectiveness
- Learning Agility: Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability while staying current on evolving regulations, technology, and HR practices
- Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and consistency when managing compliance data, documentation, tracking, and reporting
- Influence Through Partnership: Builds credibility and gains cooperation through relationships, expertise, and collaboration rather than direct authority
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience supporting employment, labor, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, or HR compliance programs
- Experience coordinating audits, governance activities, risk assessments, or compliance reviews
- Experience working with compliance tracking tools, reporting systems, or governance platforms
- Experience managing vendor relationships and supporting implementation of technology solutions
- Experience partnering with Legal, Employee Relations, HR Shared Services, and other HR Centers of Excellence
Benefits
- Personalized coaching and robust learning and development programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
- Annual bonus, which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive
- Long-term incentive
- Spot recognition awards
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