Job Overview

The Senior HR Compliance Manager leads the Human Resources Compliance team who conduct s research to prioritize and understand HR Compliance requirements and assist s in managing the third party leave administrator for KDP (Keurig Dr Pepper) . This individual serves as a full-scale subject matter expert on HR Compliance and partners with the broader KDP organization to lead and drive cross-functional compliance.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides internal support for escalations within the HR Compliance Team and the broader HR Team and contributes to the building of internal compliance capabilities of the HR Team.

• Partner and lead global HR Team to create and implement policy and process solutions that are compliant, scalable, and in alignment with KDP business practices, culture and values.

• This role will ensure KDP remains compliant with equal opportunity, affirmative action, ADA and other related employment laws and regulations.

• Leads annual and ongoing affirmative action planning activities.

• Drive annual affirmative action activities and partner with HR COEs (Center of Excellence) and HRBPs to analyze and interpret data, research any concerns or potential barriers, and implement associated actions.

• Review and interpret regulatory requirements that apply to human resources processes and communicate accordingly to impacted functions/teams , particularly in the leave of absence space.

• Manages a team of LOA specialists to ensure compliance in vendor administration of the KDP leave program.

• Operationalize policy and procedural changes in response to changing laws and regulations, interpret their potential impact on our existing policies and procedures and the organization to ensure continued compliance.

• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze employee data in preparation for annual compliance filings.

• D rive annual affirmative action activities and partner with HR COEs (Cente r of Excellence) and HRBPs to analyze and interpret data, research any concerns or potential barriers, and implement associated actions.

• Ensure that all federal government filings including the EEO-1 reports, VET4212 reports, and any other reports are filed accurately and on time.

• Support HR associated activities to identify potential risks and make recommendations for mitigation or remediation efforts.

• Results oriented and self-driven; proactively identifying and analyzing potential risk areas for the HR department and in partnership with other key business groups (Legal, EH&S, etc.).

• Lead a team of HR Compliance specialists and c oordinate their work including m anaging a rotating schedule of general compliance inbox, adjudicating background screening results, and providing general compliance guidance to human resources and business partners.

• Ensure high performance results of your team:

• Foster a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions.

• Drive a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent.

• Embrace diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures.

• Establish a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

   

  This position manage s a team of compliance specialists (individual contributors) and 1 manager who leads a team of 5 LOA specialists. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Leads project teams and/or plan s and supervise s assignments of direct reports .

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Rewards

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 7+ years of experience in HR Compliance or progressive HR Generalist roles; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Understanding of employment policies, processes and best practices in enterprise-wide HR practices. 

• Experience with affirmative action planning and governmental reporting

• Experience implementing and operationalizing policy changes in response to legislation and a changing regulatory landscape

• Understanding of audit processes and procedures and ability to conduct internal audits

• Experience in vendor management preferred

• Experience with DOT (Department of Transportation) Compliance is preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively partner across the business at all levels

• Ability to review and analyze data to identify trends and make data driven decisions and recommendations

• Demonstrated maturity when dealing with highly confidential information

• Travel expectations estimated at less than 20%

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? We strive to be an employer of choice (https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of 28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.