Sr Specialist HR Employment Compliance

Sr Specialist HR Employment Compliance

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. This position serves as a Senior Specialist for the Human Resources Employment Compliance projects, responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of projects that address evolving employment laws, compliance requirements, and operational risk. The position drives structured project execution, including scope definition, partner alignment, governance, and measurable outcomes, ensuring compliance solutions are effectively implemented and sustained across HR and business operations. This role partners closely with Legal, HR, Operations, Payroll, and HR Technology teams to translate compliance requirements into scalable consumer first processes, systems, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Project Implementation & Change Management
• Translate employment laws into clear, scalable and compliant solutions integrated into existing business practices
• Lead change enablement through development and execution of strong communication, training, and adoption plans
• Partner with Legal to ensure accurate interpretation and execution of requirements
• Integrate changes into existing HR processes, systems, and operations
• Lead end-to-end delivery of employment compliance initiatives (intake ? implementation ? sustainment)
• Develop and handle timelines, achievements, partner engagement, risks, and project dependencies
• Create and implement strategic plans aligned with the business' overall objectives and goals
• Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on progress, outcomes and risks
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across HR, Legal, Payroll, HR Tech, and Operations
• Compliance Programs & Ownership
• Own Preventing Harassment training (content, rollout, tracking, continuous improvement)
• Lead and maintain the Associate Handbook
• Create and maintain SOPs to support consistent, compliant execution
• Partner on audits, investigations, and regulatory responses
• Drive process standardization and efficiency to reduce variability
• Design and implement scalable, sustainable solutions aligned to business needs
• Solid understanding of Retail, Distribution Center, and Home Office operations to ensure practical, field-ready solutions
• Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement
• Analyze compliance trends to proactively identify risks and develop process improvement plans
• Develop and deliver concise, audience-ready reporting and insights to support leadership decision-making

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably focused in project management, human resources and/or store operations
• Experience with HR systems
• Knowledge of laws and compliance regulations that govern labor and employment practices at the local, state, regional, national, and international levelor strong eagerness to learn
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project Management tools
• Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or Legal Compliance

Core Competencies:

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Benefits:

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include: Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office. 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses! Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.