Senior HR Compliance Analyst

Overview Delaware North is hiring an HR Compliance Analyst to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Buffalo, New York. As an HR Compliance Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational processes and policies. You will lead audits, manage compliance programs, and partner across teams to reduce risk and strengthen operations. If you are driven to improve systems, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make an impact on both team members and the business, apply now and grow your career with Delaware North. Additional Details At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance Paid vacation days and holidays Paid parental bonding leave Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts Responsibilities Monitor and interpret employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, leave policies, onboarding, and employment eligibility Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on compliance-related questions and risks Lead initiatives to improve, standardize, and automate HR compliance processes and controls Manage the Form I-9 program, including audits, reporting, and preparation for government reviews Conduct routine audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to policies and legal requirements Develop and track key compliance metrics, dashboards, and reports to identify trends and opportunities Partner with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Operations teams to ensure compliance across systems and processes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Minimum of 3+ years of experience in HR, compliance, or audit, ideally in a corporate environment Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance practices Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive initiatives to completion Monitor and interpret employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, leave policies, onboarding, and employment eligibility Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on compliance-related questions and risks Lead initiatives to improve, standardize, and automate HR compliance processes and controls Manage the Form I-9 program, including audits, reporting, and preparation for government reviews Conduct routine audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to policies and legal requirements Develop and track key compliance metrics, dashboards, and reports to identify trends and opportunities Partner with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Operations teams to ensure compliance across systems and processes Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Minimum of 3+ years of experience in HR, compliance, or audit, ideally in a corporate environment Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance practices Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive initiatives to completion