Manager, HR Compliance

Summary of Job Description:

The Manager, HR Compliance is responsible for ensuring the company's I-9/E-Verify, pre-employment background checking, LOA, reasonable accommodation and PTO compliance policies and processes comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position researches and monitors changes in HR compliance requirements and informs the company.The Manager, HR Compliance audits relevant HR functions and Operations to ensure they are following established policies and processes in compliance with the most current laws and regulations. This position manages a compliance team of professionals responsible for administering the various compliance areas, coaching and developing associates to enhance their performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the company's HR compliance policies and programs, including I-9 and E-Verify compliance, pre-employment background checking, wage & hour, compliance forms, pay transparency etc.
• Effectively works with Legal, outside counsel, and other departments on compliance-related issues and on any external audits conducted by government officials.Informs leadership of any changes requiring modification of company policies and processes.Provides support on compliance-related litigation issues.
• Audits HR functions and Operations to ensure they are following established policies and processes in compliance with the most current laws and regulations. Provides guidance to the team on compliance-related litigation or government audits.
• Provides guidance and training to the Support Center Leaders and Operations on compliance-related issues and processes and implements corrective action plans to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manages a compliance team of professionals responsible for administering I-9, E-Verify, pre-employment background checking, wage & hour, compliance forms and pay transparency.Responsible for coaching and developing Compliance associates and enhancing their performance.
• Works on ad hoc project teams to address any deficiencies in HR compliance identified and develop or modify policies and processes to ensure ongoing compliance.Conduct benchmarking to learn and adopt best practices.
• Develops an efficient and prompt systematic monitoring methodology for various compliance areas and builds a long-term internal control framework for both Operations and Support Center.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business administration and/or HR
• Minimum five years of HR experience with increasing management responsibility, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training (including but not limited to store training, Recognizing & Preventing Sexual Harassment training, Conscious inclusion training, and Landmark Forum, etc.).
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M2 $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.