Sr. HR Compliance & Internal Controls Specialist

Location: United States

Department: Legal & Compliance

Work Mode: Remote

About the Role

Build the Future at McGraw Hill. We are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being in the fast-evolving education technology landscape. The Sr. HR Compliance & Internal Controls Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to HR-related regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards. You will lead HR-related compliance initiatives, including monitoring, auditing, and improving HR processes to align with legal and financial controls, all while supporting our organizational goals in delivering innovative edtech solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and drive process improvements that enable our teams to focus on transformative educational products. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. Key responsibilities include conducting SOX audits from an HR perspective, designing internal controls, monitoring global HR regulations, providing training, and maintaining meticulous records. With your expertise, you'll safeguard our operations, ensuring we uphold the highest standards as we innovate in education technology. What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in auditing/compliance, deep SOX knowledge, Workday proficiency, and strong analytical/communication skills. Preferred: CIA, CISA, or CRISC. The pay range is $65,000-$80,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits. Join McGraw Hill to make work that matters in shaping education's future.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during SOX audits from an HR perspective, providing necessary documentation and explanations for HR-related controls
• Conduct regular audits and testing of HR processes to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls
• Identify discrepancies, risks, and inefficiencies in HR operations and recommend corrective actions
• Design and implement internal controls to safeguard HR processes and financial and personal data, mitigate risk, and improve process efficiency
• Assess the effectiveness of HR’s internal controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Maintain documentation and perform testing of internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and support external auditors during SOX compliance audits
• Work closely with HR, Legal, Audit, Finance, IT departments and other stakeholders to address discrepancies and compliance issues
• Monitor changes in HR regulations and labor laws globally and update policies and procedures accordingly
• Provide training to employees and management on HR compliance and SOX requirements
• Develop educational materials to enhance understanding of HR processes and controls
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of HR audits, compliance activities, and investigations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing, creating internal controls, risk management or compliance
• In-depth knowledge of SOX regulations and framework, particularly Section 404
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes and internal control frameworks
• Strong proficiency in Workday
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Strong understanding of employment regulations and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA Certification
• CISA Certification
• CRISC Certification

Required Skills

• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to track and follow up
• Proficiency in Workday
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• In-depth SOX knowledge (Section 404)
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes
• Understanding of employment regulations
• Risk mitigation expertise
• Audit and testing capabilities
• Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive base pay range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually
• Annual bonus plan as part of compensation package
• Full range of medical benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to position
• Remote work flexibility for US-authorized applicants
• Support for career growth and personal well-being
• Culture of innovation, teamwork, and collaboration
• Opportunities to shape the future of education technology

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.