HR Process & Compliance Specialist – Remote

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

What will you do in this role?

The position of HR Process & Compliance Specialist will be responsible for supporting a compliant, efficient and well-governed HR function by managing key regulatory activities, maintaining policies and SOPs, and ensuring accuracy across HR workflows. The HR Process & Compliance Specialist partners with HR teams to improve processes, support HR audit activities, monitor employment law changes, and assist with HR components of mergers and acquisitions. The position helps ensure HR Operations are consistent, scalable, and aligned with organizational standards.

Responsibilities:

HR Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws (FLSA, ADA, EEO, pay transparency, immigration).
• Manage employee handbook content and updates.
• Perform and address issues from compliance audits (I-9/E-Verify, Non-Discrimination Plans, EEO-1, benefits, HR Technology).
• In conjunction with the Compensation Specialist assists with job classification and pay equity reviews.
• Prepare reports and handle regulatory audits or inquiries.
• Provide HR compliance training on an as needed basis.
• Maintain compliance KPIs and records.
• Monitor regulatory changes and suggest policy revisions.

• Carry out audits of subcontractors to ensure there are no cases of dual employment.

HR Processes

• Document, map, and actively enhance HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and HCM transactions.
• Create and update comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all HR functions.
• Periodically review HR workflows and data accuracy, offering recommendations for improvements.
• Monitor and share process performance indicators like cycle times, error rates, and service levels.
• Partner with teams handling HR Systems/Technology, payroll, and benefits to guarantee smooth process integration.
• Assist with system upgrades and lead efforts to automate HR processes where possible.
• Provide training on newly implemented or revised SOPs and processes to HR team members and managers.
• Act as a go-to contact for questions or troubleshooting related to HR processes.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support

• Serve as the primary tactical support to the Manager of HR Operations & Process for HR-related M&A activities, executing day-to-day integration tasks and deliverables.
• Assist with pre-close HR due diligence by gathering, reviewing, and organizing employee data, policies, benefit plans, , and compliance documentation.
• Support the analysis of acquired entities’ HR practices, identifying gaps, risks, and integration requirements related to compliance, classification, payroll, benefits, and HR systems/technology.
• Coordinate and partner with other HR teams to execute HR onboarding and transition activities for acquired employees, including employee data conversion, system setup, policy acknowledgements, and benefits enrollment support.
• Prepare and maintain detailed integration checklists, timelines, and trackers to ensure HR tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Work with the Integration Team to draft and distribute employee-facing communications related to HR process changes, onboarding steps, and compliance requirements during integration periods.
• Partner with HR Systems/Technology, payroll, benefits, and compliance teams to ensure accurate data migration, system alignment, and timely issue resolution.
• Support post-close audits and validation activities to confirm compliance with employment laws, benefit plan requirements, and internal HR standards.
• Document M&A-related HR processes and develop SOPs to support consistent execution across future acquisitions.
• Escalate risks, issues, or delays to the Manager of HR Operations & Process with clear recommendations and supporting analysis.

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of prior experience in HR operations, compliance, or process optimization is necessary.
• Prior experience with Mergers and Acquisition, preferred.
• HR certification (I.e. SHRM-CP, PHR), as plus 
• Professional services experience is highly preferred.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experienced in conducting compliance audits and formulating corrective action plans.
• Demonstrates expertise in policy development and governance.
• Proficient at evaluating data concerning compliance and pay equity reviews.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Displays advanced communication skills and effectiveness in delivering training sessions.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities within client-focused, deadline-driven environments.
• Highly skilled at documenting and mapping processes with outstanding precision and clarity.
• Experienced in reviewing data for integrity and evaluating process-related performance metrics.
• Knowledgeable in project and change management methodologies.
• Committed to meticulous attention to detail and continuous improvement.
• Communicates and facilitates meetings with professionalism and clarity.
• Excels in collaborative work within fast-paced, deadline-sensitive settings.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $68,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. 

• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

*Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address and applicants/candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services. 

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