Sr. HR Compliance & Internal Controls Specialist

Build the Future
At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

The Sr. HR Compliance & Internal Controls Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence to HR-related regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards. You will lead HR-related compliance initiatives including monitoring, auditing, and improving HR processes to align with legal and financial controls while supporting organizational goals. The Sr. Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and drive process improvements.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do:

Risk Mitigation and Audit:

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during SOX Audits from an HR perspective and provide necessary documentation and explanations for HR related controls
• Conduct regular audits and testing of HR processes to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Identify discrepancies, risks and inefficiencies in HR operations and recommend corrective actions.

Internal Controls Development:

• Design and implement internal controls to safeguard HR processes and financial and personal data, mitigate risk and improve process efficiency.

SOX Compliance

• In depth knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to assess the effectiveness of HR's internal controls
• Maintain documentation and perform testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and support external auditors during SOX compliance audits.

Collaboration and Issue Resolution:

• Work closely with HR, Legal, Audit, Finance, IT departments and other key stakeholders to address discrepancies and compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in HR regulations and labor laws globally and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Training and Guidance:

• Provide training to employees and management on HR compliance and SOX requirements
• Develop educational materials to enhance understanding of HR processes and controls.

Record Maintenance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of HR audits, compliance activities and investigations.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing, creating internal controls, risk management or compliance is essential. In depth knowledge with SOX regulations and framework is critical, in particular Section 404.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes and internal control frameworks
• Proficiency in Workday
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Analytical, organizational, problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to track and follow up.
• Strong understanding of employment regulations and compliance requirements.

Preferred:

• CIA, CISA pr CRISC Certification highly recommended

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $65,000 to $80,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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