HR Compliance & Analytics Manager

Albemarle County is seeking an experienced and analytical human resources professional to serve as our next HR Compliance & Analytics Manager. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the County's HR operations while providing workforce data and analytics that support informed decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will lead HR compliance, records management, workforce reporting, audits, and process improvement functions; develop and maintain workforce metrics and dashboards and oversee required regulatory reporting.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, experience interpreting workforce and compliance data, and a thorough understanding of employment laws, records management, auditing, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing complex projects, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and translating data into meaningful insights for leaders. The hiring salary range for this position is $93,544 to $103,390 , depending on qualifications and experience.


Essential Functions:

1. Oversees the accuracy, integrity, auditing, and governance of HR data and personnel records, including position data, reporting structures, FLSA classifications, employee records, personnel documentation, payroll processes, and related validation processes to ensure operational consistency and compliance.
2. Develops, analyzes, and maintains workforce metrics, dashboards, reports, and operational analytics to support strategic planning, decision-making, and compliance reporting requirements.
3. Coordinates and prepares required federal, state, and organizational reporting, including EEOC reporting, annual HR report, and other workforce compliance reporting requirements.
4. Oversees HR compliance protocols, records management practices, and audit processes to ensure adherence to employment laws, personnel policies, leave administration requirements, payroll documentation standards, records retention requirements, confidentiality/privacy regulations, and HIPAA-related coordination efforts.
5. Provides leadership and oversight for HR compliance and records management functions through supervision of the Compliance Coordinator position.
6. Coordinates HR continuity planning and operational risk management activities, including maintenance of continuity plans, coordination of staff training, and facilitation of program testing and tabletop exercises.
7. Manages HR operational tracking and administrative support functions, including financial reconciliations, invoice and requisition tracking, certification and membership tracking, SharePoint content management, and workflow documentation.
8. Collaborates with HR leadership, Payroll, Information Technology, Risk Management, and department stakeholders to strengthen compliance practices, improve reporting capabilities, support process improvement initiatives, and enhance operational effectiveness.
9. Develops, maintains, and monitors HR compliance calendars, audit schedules, workflow documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to support timely reporting, consistent practices, and operational accountability.

Required Education and Experience:

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or closely related field. or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience; plus

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, compliance, analytics, records management, auditing, payroll administration, HR operations, or a related field.
• Functional experience analyzing and interpreting HR, payroll, workforce, or operational data and preparing reports, metrics, dashboards, or compliance-related documentation.
• Functional experience conducting audits, ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, and maintaining confidential personnel information.
• Experience working with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for reporting, tracking, and data analysis purposes.
• Supervisory or lead work experience required.

Equivalent Combination

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Professional certification in Human Resources, Compliance, Records Management, or related field (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, IPMA-HR, CRM, or similar) preferred.
• Experience in local government, public sector human resources, or a highly regulated environment preferred.
• Experience with records retention requirements, HIPAA-related privacy practices, or workforce compliance reporting preferred.