HR Compliance and Risk Manager

Hancock Whitney

. Serve as the primary HR subject matter expert for employment-related litigation, policy interpretation, and complex employee relations issues .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR compliance, internal audit, and risk management, with a strong focus on employment law and regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement initiatives in HR processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR ComplianceInternal AuditRisk ManagementEmployment Law KnowledgeSOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

HR Risk FrameworksData Privacy RegulationsCompliance ReportingAudit ResponseRisk AssessmentDocumentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsDashboard ReportingControls MappingM&A Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationAbility to Work Under StressTime Management

Tools & Technologies

HRISMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHRCCEPCRMACIA

Industry Keywords

Employment LawHR PoliciesInternal Control TestingRisk MitigationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary HR subject matter expert for employment-related litigation, policy interpretation, and complex employee relations issues
Lead HR compliance programs by monitoring federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Develop and administer the HR risk control process
Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management on audits, SOX reviews, regulatory examinations, risk assessments, and remediation
Oversee SOX and HR-related internal control testing, documentation, issue resolution, and remediation
Research emerging legal, regulatory, and industry developments and recommend compliance actions
Serve as subject matter expert for HR policies, procedures, handbooks, risks, controls, and audit responses
Track, analyze, and report compliance, audit, risk, and control metrics through dashboards and recommendations
Partner with HR Technology, Information Security, and business stakeholders to mitigate risks involving data access, privacy, retention, and recordkeeping
Support HR integration during M&A events, including due diligence, controls mapping, risk assessments, and compliance alignment
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen controls and mitigate risk
Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Legal Studies, Risk Management or equivalent related experience required
6 years of experience in HR compliance, internal audit, or HR risk management roles required
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCEP, CRMA, or CIA preferred
Deep knowledge of employment law and HR risk frameworks
Familiarity with SOX or equivalent internal control environments
Strong verbal and written communications, documentation, analytical, and risk reporting skills
Experience working with HRIS and data privacy regulations
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage sensitive information
Ability to use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to travel if required to perform essential job functions
Ability to operate related equipment and interpret documents as required
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required, subject to accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment consideration