Principal Compliance Operations Analyst

5 days ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland UKG Full time
Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose — people —then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

About The Role

The Compliance & Risk Officer is responsible for overseeing UKG's global payroll function to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. This individual contributor position involves assessing and mitigating payroll risks, developing compliance policies and procedures, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance payroll processes and systems. It is a hybrid position with 3 days a week in our Dublin (WeWork - 2 Dublin Landings) or Kilkenny (IDA Business & Technology Park) office and 2 days a week working from home.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Responsible for managing overall SOC-1 business control framework and relevant aspects of the SOC-2 and ISO framework.
  • Review and continuously improve our control SOC controls, implementing new controls that add value to our processes and our customers and training Operations teams.
  • Driving the automation of our controls to ensure continuous improvement in compliance and reporting.
  • Manage internal and external audit process.
  • Coordination with CIO to manage dependencies between IT and Business Controls.
  • Coordination with centralized Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Legal teams to manage dependencies and proactively mitigate risk
  • Monitor changes in legislation affecting payroll and work with the business and legal teams implement necessary adjustments.
  • Drive and support the monitoring and tracking of client funds, to ensure clear visibility re status of funds in flight.
  • Develop and oversee enhanced processes in relation to receipting, reporting and risk management in respect of client funds.
  • Identify and implement other compliance and control frameworks that drive value to our customers and the OneView organisation.
  • Continuous assessment, management and reporting on key risks on OneView Operations Risk Register.
  • Develop and maintain payroll compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Identify, analyze, and assess payroll risks, including fraud prevention.
  • Implement controls and processes to minimize payroll-related risks.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of payroll processes and systems.
  • Prepare and present payroll compliance reports to senior management.
  • Lead investigations into payroll discrepancies or compliance issues.
  • Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Foster a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the payroll department.
  • Facilitate training sessions on payroll compliance for internal stakeholders.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll risk and compliance for the organization.
  • Evaluate current payroll processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Keep abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in payroll management.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk, compliance and internal controls management in the payroll industry or similar.
  • Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws is preferred.
  • Experience in implementing payroll compliance programs and conducting audits is preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills. Key Competencies:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Ethical Judgment
  • Influencing Skills

Ireland Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days
  • 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 2 weeks paid paternity leave from start of employment
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage provided through Laya Healthcare, including spouse and children up to the age of 25
  • Pension plan through Irish Life, with an employer match of 100% of the employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%
  • Life insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • U choose program – €325 every quarter to be spent on eligible items such as exercise equipment/membership, pet care, child care, home office set-up etc.
  • Tuition Reimbursement program – up to €4,625 per year
  • Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
  • Adoption assistance, Surrogacy Assistance, Fertility Support, Gender Affirming Support

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
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