People Operations & Compliance Analyst

Job Description: About the Team: The People team at Dow Jones is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent that drives our mission forward. As strategic partners, we provide comprehensive support across the entire employee lifecycle. Our team includes Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Business Partners, Compensation, HR Operations, Workplace, and Security—all working together to create an exceptional employee experience. We champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence, ensuring our people have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive and do their best work. About the Role The People Operations & Compliance Analyst supports the execution of Dow Jones' global HR compliance program while contributing to the effective delivery of Global People Operations. Working closely with the Senior Manager, People Operations & Compliance, the role will have a primary focus on HR compliance, policy governance, regulatory monitoring, audit and assurance activities, data integrity, and compliance-related process execution . The Analyst will also support broader People Operations priorities, including operational reporting, data validation, process documentation, controls and continuous improvement. This role sits within the Global HR Operations & Compliance team and works closely with People Operations, People Technology, Legal, Compensation and other People Team functions to help ensure People processes are compliant, accurate, well-controlled and scalable. You will be based in our New York office. You Will: Global HR Compliance & Policy Support the day-to-day execution of global HR compliance programs, processes and controls across the employee lifecycle. Monitor and track employment legislation and regulatory developments across global markets, escalating relevant changes and supporting resulting policy, process, system, communication and training activity. Support the development, maintenance and governance of global HR policies, employee handbooks and related documentation. Maintain global compliance calendars, trackers, regulatory requirements and supporting documentation. Support internal and external HR audit and assurance activities, including recurring compliance reviews and ISO/ISAE requirements. Maintain audit-ready documentation, process maps, controls, evidence and other compliance records. Support global compliance initiatives including working time and time tracking, medical accommodations, pay equity and other emerging employment requirements. Partner with Legal and appropriate local experts to gather requirements and help translate regulatory requirements into practical People processes and controls. Partner with People Technology and People Operations to support implementation and testing of compliance-related system and process requirements. Support compliance education and communications by coordinating materials, documentation and implementation activity. People Operations & Data Support operational processes and projects across Global People Operations, particularly where compliance, controls or data integrity are critical. Perform data validation, reconciliation and quality assurance across People data, identifying discrepancies and coordinating resolution. Support recurring reporting and analysis, including compliance metrics, operational reporting and dashboards. Assist with audits and controls related to employee and People data, ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate documentation. Maintain SOPs, process documentation and controls to support consistent global execution. Support operational escalations and cross-functional issues requiring research, data analysis or coordination across People functions. Identify recurring issues, process gaps and opportunities for simplification, standardization or automation. Cross-Functional Partnership & Continuous Improvement Partner across Global People Operations, People Technology, Compensation, Legal, People Experience, PBPs and COEs to support effective implementation of People programs and requirements. Support projects that require coordination between policy requirements, People data and operational execution. Contribute to the continued development of the Global HR Operations & Compliance operating model, including clearer controls, documentation, reporting and ways of working. Support ad hoc analysis and operational initiatives based on evolving People Team priorities. You Have: 2–4 years of experience in HR Compliance, People/HR Operations, HR Analytics, Compensation Operations or a related field. Experience supporting HR compliance, policy, audit, controls or other risk-related activities preferred. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience reviewing, validating and reconciling data. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring requirements, deadlines and documentation across multiple workstreams. Ability to research requirements, identify relevant information and translate findings into clear actions. Strong process orientation with an interest in improving how work is documented, controlled and delivered. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with Workday, ServiceNow or similar HR systems preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies. Experience working within a global or complex organization is preferred. Our Benefits Comprehensive Healthcare Plans Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Comprehensive Insurance Plans Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources Education Benefits Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support Commuter Transit Program Subscription Discounts Employee Referral Program Financial Health Programs Cybersecurity Protection Learn more about all our US benefits #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. 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For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. 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