Overview
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Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries—that’s what we do. We never stop learning and challenging the norm. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.
About the Role: The Compliance & Risk Officer is responsible for overseeing UKG's global payroll function to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. This individual contributor position involves assessing and mitigating payroll risks, developing compliance policies and procedures, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance payroll processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
* Manage the overall SOC-1 business control framework and relevant aspects of the SOC-2 and ISO frameworks.
* Review and continuously improve SOC controls, implement new controls that add value, and train Operations teams.
* Drive the automation of controls to ensure continuous improvement in compliance and reporting.
* Manage internal and external audit processes.
* Coordinate with CIO to manage IT and Business Controls dependencies.
* Coordinate with centralized Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Legal teams to manage dependencies and proactively mitigate risk.
* Monitor changes in legislation affecting payroll and work with the business and legal teams to implement necessary adjustments.
* Drive and support the monitoring and tracking of client funds, ensuring clear visibility of funds in flight.
* Develop and oversee enhanced processes related to receipting, reporting and risk management for client funds.
* Identify and implement other compliance and control frameworks that drive value to customers and the OneView organization.
* Continuously assess, manage and report on key risks on OneView Operations Risk Register.
* Develop and maintain payroll compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
* Identify, analyze, and assess payroll risks, including fraud prevention.
* Implement controls and processes to minimize payroll-related risks.
* Conduct regular audits and assessments of payroll processes and systems.
* Prepare and present payroll compliance reports to senior management.
* Lead investigations into payroll discrepancies or compliance issues.
* Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
* Foster a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the payroll department.
* Facilitate training sessions on payroll compliance for internal stakeholders.
* Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll risk and compliance for the organization.
* Evaluate current payroll processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance.
* Keep abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in payroll management.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk, compliance and internal controls management in the payroll industry or similar.
* Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws is preferred.
* Experience in implementing payroll compliance programs and conducting audits is preferred.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Key Competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Effective Communication, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Team Collaboration, Ethical Judgment, Influencing Skills.
Benefits (Ireland)
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days
* 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 2 weeks paid paternity leave from start of employment
* Medical/Dental/Vision coverage provided through Laya Healthcare, including spouse and children up to age 25
* Pension plan through Irish Life, with employer match up to 6%
* Life insurance
* Group Income Protection
* U choose program – €325 every quarter for eligible items
* Tuition Reimbursement program – up to €4,625 per year
* Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
* Adoption assistance, Surrogacy Assistance, Fertility Support, Gender Affirming Support
Company Overview
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. Learn more at ukg.com.
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com
Note on role status: This description reflects the role as posted and does not indicate whether the position is currently open or closed.
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