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Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Provides expert compliance support to internal business partners. Ensures timely and accurate problem resolution while mitigating risk exposure.

Please note - The focus of the role is Labor & Employment Law. 

It involves monitoring new legislation, researching and writing concise risk assessments, reviews & statements. 

• Serves as enterprise-level subject matter expert on assigned Paychex products and services, including laws/regulations, enacted and proposed legislation, official guidance, trends, and industry best practices applicable to assigned area of responsibility. Partners with and makes recommendations to Compliance leadership and senior business management to ensure compliance with pertinent federal, state, local, and international regulatory requirements and company policies. Maintains strategic knowledge of Paychex products and services outside of area of primary expertise.
• Develops and maintains constructive, influential relationships with internal and external business partners to ensure compliance needs are properly communicated and executed, as well as to minimize impact/cost of compliance to Paychex. Takes a leadership role in the management of the company’s relationships with external regulators and agencies, vendors, and other key parties. Represents the company, as needed, on industry groups/coalitions.
• Works closely with the Compliance Director and the other members of the Compliance and Paychex leadership teams to lead the formulation of department policies, strategic plans, and standards in carrying out the objectives of the Paychex Compliance function.
• Manages complex compliance projects and engages business partners for participation as needed to support and drive strategic business initiatives. Represents Compliance on project teams as an independent decision maker to assist in answering questions on regulatory/legislative implications and to provide strategic direction to project teams.
• Conducts research on complex compliance risk-centric issues impacting Paychex products and services, including proactive identification of regulatory and legislative developments which may provide business opportunity or challenges to the company, to support stakeholders in strategic business decisions. Recommends changes to products or services based on research and analysis. Collaborates with business partners regarding long-term strategies and roadmaps by applying comprehensive knowledge of regulatory concepts, principles and practices.
• Provides actionable, comprehensive risk analysis on complex regulatory and other compliance matters to internal partners where necessary and as requested. Proactively prepares regular gap and other needs-based analysis and provides risk mitigation measures.
• Assesses and manages compliance implications of potential acquisitions, new products and product enhancements, advertising/marketing/training materials, and other corporate strategic initiatives to ensure compliance objectives are achieved.
• Creates and/or reviews opportunities for business partner continuous learning through compliance alerts, weekly letters, webinars, training sessions, and newsletters.
• Conducts and/or participates in outside and inside speaking engagements and educational presentations on regulatory and legislative matters in support of the goals of the Compliance Department and Paychex overall.
• Facilitates the distribution of team member workload assignments, providing oversight and guidance through task completion.
• Other duties as assigned to support the general purpose of the position’s function.

• Bachelor's Degree - Required (concentration/significant coursework in HR Management, Legal Studies, Compliance or related area of study preferred)
• Masters Degree - Preferred (concentration/experience in labor and employment laws a plus)
• JD or MLS - Preferred
• Prior regulatory experience - Preferred
• 6 years of experience in HR Management applying federal/state employment laws and/or reviewing federal/state legislation
• Problem Solving - Preferred
• Sales - Preferred
• Detail Oriented - Preferred
• Auditing - Preferred
• Process Improvement - Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance - Preferred
• Risk Management - Preferred
• Risk Mitigation - Preferred
• Accounting - Preferred
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities - Preferred
• New Product Development - Preferred

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?
At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree - Required (concentration/significant coursework in HR Management, Legal Studies, Compliance or related area of study preferred)
• Masters Degree - Preferred (concentration/experience in labor and employment laws a plus)
• JD or MLS - Preferred
• Prior regulatory experience - Preferred
• 6 years of experience in HR Management applying federal/state employment laws and/or reviewing federal/state legislation
• Problem Solving - Preferred
• Sales - Preferred
• Detail Oriented - Preferred
• Auditing - Preferred
• Process Improvement - Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance - Preferred
• Risk Management - Preferred
• Risk Mitigation - Preferred
• Accounting - Preferred
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities - Preferred
• New Product Development - Preferred
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