Compliance Analyst at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Summary: Sidley Austin LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to support their compliance program and HR-related data needs. The role involves maintaining compliance calendars, producing reports, and ensuring adherence to employment laws while collaborating with the HR Compliance team. Responsibilities: - Maintain compliance calendar - Produce and maintain compliance and HR-related data reports and analytics - Regularly update HR data files and audit the accuracy of transactions across systems to ensure data integrity - Work with the Compliance Specialist to prepare government-mandated reporting (e.g. EEO-1, California Pay Data Report, Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate, UK SRA) - Draft expatriate packages for review as part of the firm’s global mobility program - Work with the Global Compliance Senior Manager to track and monitor compliance with federal, state and local laws - Project manage and facilitate simple changes in policies, procedures and/or systems in response to changes in federal, state, and local laws - Prepare policy and process documents, including FAQS, QRGs and SOPs, in response to federal, state, and local laws or firm policy changes - Audit and monitor the firm’s government clients - Responsible for drafting a bi-annual compliance newsletter and other resources for local HR and leadership - Manage the Partner background check process - Prepare materials for compliance updates and process change meetings - Audit and monitor the firm’s mandatory postings - Responsible for updating the firm’s policy manuals - Support the firm’s compliance training program by preparing completion reports and other related tasks, in coordination with the Compliance Specialist - Support the implementation of special HR projects and initiatives - Stay current with labor and employment trends, applicable HR-related international, federal, state and local legal decisions, regulatory agency guidelines and laws - Other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university - 1-3+ years of experience in human resources, analytics or compliance - Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint - Advanced proficiency with MS Excel - Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously - Strong organizational skills - Strong attention to detail - Good judgment - Strong interpersonal communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others - Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion - Able to work under pressure - Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities Preferred Qualifications: - Prior project management experience - Prior experience with PeopleSoft, HRIS or Workday Required Skills: Human resources experience, Compliance knowledge, Advanced MS Excel Important Skills: PeopleSoft experience, HRIS experience, Workday experience, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: MS Word proficiency, MS PowerPoint proficiency, Analytical skills Benefits: Bonus eligibility, Comprehensive benefits program