Senior HR Compliance Specialist

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6000 employees and independent representatives we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: Farmers Branch TX

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Sr. HR Compliance Specialist is a key member of the HR team responsible for leading and managing enterprise-wide compliance initiatives that support regulatory alignment and IPO readiness. This role owns the development implementation and maintenance of HR compliance systems policies audits and record retention strategies. As an individual contributor this position partners closely with Legal and HR functional leaders across Talent Benefits Payroll and HRIS to ensure robust compliance practices are in place and adhered to. The Sr. HR Compliance Specialist will serve as the system administrator for Equifax and oversee implementation and management of a new background check vendor (TBD). This role also leads the policy review and update process for the Varsity Brands Employee Handbook and sits on the companys Compliance Committee. This position reports directly to the SVP Human Resources.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as the subject matter expert and system owner for the Equifax I-9 and employment verification platform; lead the selection implementation and management of a new background check vendor (vendor TBD)
• Lead the development maintenance and implementation of HR compliance policies procedures and systems in alignment with federal state and local employment regulations (e.g. FLSA EEOC FMLA OSHA)
• Partner with Legal and HR leadership on periodic review revision and communication of Varsity Brands Employee Handbook to ensure compliance and relevance across the organization
• Design and execute HR compliance audit strategies and control mechanisms to ensure integrity of HR data and practices
• Own and maintain the companys HR record retention and documentation protocols to ensure alignment with legal requirements and audit readiness
• Partner cross-functionally with HR Legal and operational compliance teams to support regulatory requirements across the enterprise and drive compliance initiatives that align with IPO-readiness efforts
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes; translate updates into actionable policy and process changes across HR functions
• Function as HRs compliance lead on the companys Compliance Committee; represent HR in risk mitigation governance and audit planning discussions
• Collaborate with IT HRIS and security teams to ensure HR data protection practices meet regulatory standards and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements and system optimizations that enhance HR compliance reduce risk and improve audit outcomes
• Develop and deliver training guidance and communications to HR team members to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements with proven experience applying them in a corporate HR setting
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without authority
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex compliance topics to diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented methodical approach to managing risk
• Able to operate autonomously while effectively prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong judgment discretion and commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters
• Comfortable working in a dynamic fast-paced environment with changing priorities especially in a pre-IPO context

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Compliance or related field required
• 7 years of progressive HR compliance HR operations or employment law experience required
• Demonstrated expertise managing employment verification and background check platforms (e.g. Equifax First Advantage HireRight)
• Experience supporting IPO-readiness or working in a regulated/public company environment preferred
• Proven record of leading HR compliance audits and partnering with Legal on regulatory alignment
• Experience with HR systems and compliance technology platforms (e.g. Workday) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); Power BI or other data analytics tools a plus
• Professional certifications such as PHR SHRM-CP/SCP or CCEP preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life AD&D and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship gender sexual orientation gender identity veterans status age or disability.