*This position may be remote with travel to Springfield/Boston Massachusetts*

The Opportunity

As the HR Compliance & Employee Relations Lead you will work in a fast paced, innovative, and collaborative environment to solve problems and deliver substantial value to the organization. You will assist in development and implementation of the HR Compliance strategy, aligned with MassMutual's inclusive, vibrant, and diverse culture, and collaborate across the organization on a variety of meaningful initiatives. You will also contribute to a range of challenging employee relations (ER) matters. You can have an immediate impact by providing strategic consultation, leading a variety of compliance processes and building strong partnerships.

The Team

The HR Compliance & Employee Relations Lead is a key role within an evolving function that aligns ER, HR Compliance and Risk. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leadership role by developing and owning HR Compliance strategy, implementing new processes, improving existing processes and influencing others. ER & HR Compliance sits within HR Consulting & Talent Management and collaborates frequently with the HR Business Partners and the People Services team.

Core Accountabilities & Job Requirements

• Own and lead components of an evolving HR Compliance strategy, providing insight and driving accountability to ensure compliance with HR-related federal, state and local laws/regulations

• Maintain awareness of new HR-related legislation (nationally), engage and partner closely with Law and the right HR COEs to lead or facilitate timely implementation

• Lead and execute various external regulatory reports/filings, including associated with EEOC, Affirmative Action and OFCCP

• Conduct proactive audits of HR processes and regulatory requirements. Analyze audit results and develop recommendations to enhance compliance and mitigate risk

• Manage, coordinate and serve as HR point of contact for various Compliance and Risk matters, including HIPAA and privacy breaches, conflicts of interest, data governance/records management and mandatory trainings

• Identify areas of opportunity, then develop and deliver trainings to enhance knowledge and practices

• Participate in enterprise-wide strategic projects requiring HR Compliance expertise

• Provide guidance and coaching to employees and managers on a variety of ER matters, including progressive discipline, termination, job eliminations and complex policy questions

• Conduct workplace investigations into sensitive and confidential matters

• Analyze data, identify trends, and develop reports to help drive effective decision making

• Partner with HR COEs, HR Business Partners, and enterprise-wide stakeholders, including within Law, Corporate Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree required; JD, MBA or other advanced degree preferred

• 7+ years of subject matter expertise in HR Compliance

• Experience advising on ER matters, resolving conflict and conducting investigations

• Superior written and oral communication skills

• Ability to establish strong cross-functional partnerships

• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex, long-term projects

• Possess a “seek to understand” mentality and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including to analyze data and identify trends

• Champion continuous improvement and actively seek ways to enhance and streamline processes

• Key MassMutual competencies = accountability, agility, communication, inclusion, and self-awareness

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the ER & HR Compliance team, HR Business Partners and various partners

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

• Access to mentorship opportunities

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.