Senior Talent Operations Analyst North America Compliance & Special Projects

At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

Talent Operations Sr. Analyst North America Compliance & Special Projects

At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

YETIs Talent Operations (HR Operations) team is responsible for providing expertise & support to the greater Talent (Human Resources) Team and business across an array of focus areas. The Talent Operations Sr. Analyst will primarily support North America (US & Canada) compliance tasks & programs and own project management for select enterprise Talent programs.

Responsibilities

Operations & Compliance North America

• Lead annual and ad hoc compliance & YETI policy projects including but not limited to:
  • Annual and ad hoc Handbook & Onboarding policies review including state addenda for US Handbook
  • Annual and ad hoc US Offer letter & Canada Employment Agreement template review
  • Regulatory reporting programs including EEO-1 AAP California Pay Data Reporting VETS-4212 federal & state/province surveys & audits
• Lead strategy development oversight and continuous improvement of HR Regulatory Compliance programs (federal state/province municipal) including employment verifications (I-9 & SIN)
• Work with outside counsel and YETI employment counsel to conduct semi-annual compliance checks and provide ad hoc law change updates to stakeholders
• Partner with Stores / Retail team to ensure compliance for new store openings create and maintain New Store Opening Talent / Compliance Playbook
• Develop & own US & Canada compliance calendars (capturing important government filing deadlines reminders for timely action throughout the year)
• Oversee US unemployment claim management
• Legal/lawsuit requests
• Other duties as assigned

Project Management Talent Management Programs

• Aligned with Talent Operations PMO model serve as project manager for select enterprise Talent Management programs such as Performance Discussions Talent Review Succession Planning.
  • Lead design planning execution and delivery of programs ensuring alignment with Talent & business strategic objectives
  • Define program scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with Talent leadership and stakeholders
  • Liaise between Workday Analysts and stakeholders to define configuration requirements and participate in testing for Workday (HRIS)
  • Identify and mitigate risks resolve issues and ensure program objectives are met on-time and within budget
  • Drive continuous improvement through post-program reviews / retrospectives and lessons learned
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies standards governance frameworks
• Manage & update Employee Life Cycle / Talent Calendar as programs are added and evolve

• Assess non-routine situations and use analytical problem-solving techniques to find cause
• Works independently with work reviewed at critical points
• Assumes responsibility to improve service efficiency & quality of work
• Establishes strong and productive working relationships with others outside of area of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Pre-Law or a related field preferred
• Greater than 5-years relevant experience including:
  • US employment law regulatory reporting and programs legal agreements policy management & document control interfacing with legal teams (in-house and external)
• Project Coordination or Project Management skill-set
• Experience with HR Information Systems (Workday preferred) & general systems-savviness with the ability to quickly learn / understand system processes & functionality
• Strong computer skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint & Outlook
• Attentiveness to detail accuracy & quality while balancing with speed & prioritization
• Must be proactive self-driven and able to use sound judgment and discretion
• Use evaluation judgement and interpretation to select the right course of action which may have long-term impacts
• History of handling confidential sensitive information and/or serving in an employee-facing role a plus
• The primary function of this role is to provide support to the broader Talent team and the business. Strong track record or client service a must

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Prior roles that might transfer well: HR Operations People Operations HR Generalist Employment Law Paralegal

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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