P&T People Center Compliance Analyst (HR)

Western Governors University • Full-time • Hybrid in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • $80,300 - $120,400 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join WGU as a P&T People Center Compliance Analyst (HR) to manage and enhance compliance within HR processes, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities: Lead and improve compliance-related HR processes, serve as a compliance resource, collaborate with legal and HR teams, manage I-9 and E-Verify compliance, and oversee unemployment claims.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication abilities; knowledge of HR compliance; customer service orientation; familiarity with HRIS systems.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; 5+ years of HR experience focused on compliance; knowledge of U.S. employment laws; effective cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Salt Lake City Office, United States of America

Compensation: $80300 - $120400 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 309Pay Range: $80,300.00 - $120,400.00

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The P&T People Center Compliance Analyst serves as a dedicated compliance resource within the People & Talent People Center team, ensuring that all HR processes align with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. This role is responsible for owning and executing critical compliance-related activities, including unemployment claims, internal audits, document management, labor law poster adherence, employee immigration processes, and I-9/E-Verify administration. By proactively monitoring compliance obligations and standardizing processes, the P&T People Center Compliance Analyst helps safeguard WGU against risk, supports consistent application of policies, and enables a seamless employee experience. As compliance needs evolve, this role will adapt to address emerging requirements, provide subject matter expertise, and partner across People & Talent functions to strengthen the P&T People Center’s overall compliance framework.

Primary Responsibilities

Leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of compliance-related People Center processes.
Serves as the primary compliance resource, interpreting policies, mitigating risks, and providing practical guidance to ensure consistent application across the organization.
Collaborates cross-functionally with Legal, People & Talent, and other stakeholders to align policies, training, and audits.
Develops, delivers, and maintains compliance training materials and documentation.
Prepares and submits required compliance reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Analyzes compliance data and report key metrics to leadership.
Monitors changes in the legal and regulatory landscape; update internal policies and documentation accordingly.
Manages I-9 and E-Verify compliance, including proactive internal audits and process improvements.
Provides interpretation and guidance to employees to ensure consistent application of P&T policies and practices.
Supports internal and external audits by providing accurate P&T documentation and data.
Oversees the unemployment insurance claims process, assist with complex cases while ensuring accuracy through stakeholder collaboration.
Handles sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity while building strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
Recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery within assigned compliance functions.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical and investigative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance standards to day-to-day processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex legal or regulatory requirements into practical HR guidance.
Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated follow-through in resolving issues effectively.
Ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday), case management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and document management practices.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple compliance priorities.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and the ability to recommend practical solutions.
Collaborative mindset with proven ability to partner across teams and functions without direct authority.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field

Experience

5+ years of human resources experience, with a strong focus on compliance, employment law, or HR operations.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders.

Experience in lieu of education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with case management systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
Experience working within an HR Shared Services model.
Familiarity with onboarding, I-9 compliance, labor laws, and unemployment claims handling.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification preferred

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.