Human Resources (HR) Compliance Program Specialist

Overview

The Human Resources Compliance Program Specialist is responsible for managing enterprise-wide HR compliance programs and indirectly leading associates to ensure adherence with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations across the United States. This role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and management on employment compliance matters including EEO obligations, immigration-related employment authorization requirements, accommodations, and policy governance.

Working independently with minimal supervision, the role develops, implements, monitors and continuously improves compliance programs that mitigate risk, support business objectives, and promotes a culture of integrity and accountability. While this position has no direct reports, it exercises significant influence across the organization and leads cross-functional initiatives to achieve compliance objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• I-9 & Employment Authorization Compliance: Leads and oversees BD's enterprise-wide Form I-9 and employment authorization program for U.S. and Puerto Rico associates. Develops and maintains policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and governance processes to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Provides training and guidance to 100+ internal "I-9 Agents", HR partners, and business stakeholders. Monitors evolving immigration laws and employment authorization requirements, advises on compliance risks and leave-related actions when work authorization is unavailable, and partners with immigration SMEs and legal counsel as needed. Leads I-9 due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and divestitures, while influencing stakeholders to maintain consistent and compliant practices across the organization.
• Accommodation & Work Restrictions: Facilitate the ADA, PWFA, and religious accommodation interactive process. Evaluate accommodation requests and coordinate with associates, managers, HR, Legal, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators. Assess reasonable accommodation options and undue hardship considerations. Provide guidance on work restrictions and return-to-work planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Employment Law & Compliance Programs: Monitor federal, state and local employment law developments and assess organizational impact. Partner with Legal, HR, and business partners to implement compliance-related policy, process and procedure updates. Provide guidance and consultation regarding employment-related laws, regulations, policies and compliance obligations.
• Regulatory Notices & Compliance Communications: manage enterprise distribution and compliance with required federal and state employment notices and postings. Maintain processes, supporting electronic and physical notice distribution through Workday, LMS platforms, onboarding systems and third-party vendors. Administer programs related to Wage Theft Protection Notices and other legally mandated associate communications.
• Audits, Training & Continuous Improvement: Leads and/or actively participates in HR compliance audits and projects, by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Develop and deliver compliance training, support EEO compliance education, identifies process improvement and automation opportunities, and drives initiatives such as HR policy harmonization and internal and external I-9 audits.
• Responds to Vendor Credentialing requests related to BD's compliance with State and Federal employment and labor laws and regulations
• Professional Development: Maintain expertise through professional development and industry participation e.g., participation/leadership in relevant professional groups, associations, continuing education.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Legal Studies or related field
• 5 years of experience in Human Resources Compliance or employment law regulations and programs within large multi-establishment corporate environment.
• 5 years of experience leading HR-related projects or programs (such as I-9 or accommodations) in a complex multi-site organization. Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ADA, PWFA, FMLA, STD, Title VII, Section 503, VEVRAA, Form I-9 and E-Verify, EEO, Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), State employment law compliance, and related requirements.
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion with sensitive matters
• Excellent communication (written and oral), facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to compliance and follow-through.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Maintains confidentiality and handles information appropriately.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting audits, mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• Experience with HRIS, case management, and leave management platforms.

Additional information

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Benefits may include

• Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.

Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.

• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
• Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.
• Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information $115,000.00 - $183,900.00 USD Annual