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We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
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As UKG continues to evolve its compliance capabilities, we are investing in modern operating models, workflow automation, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort while strengthening governance and accountability across the enterprise.
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This leader will oversee a team of Compliance Operations Analysts focused on transforming complex compliance requirements into efficient, repeatable, and technology-driven business processes. The role combines people leadership, program management, process design, and operational innovation to help embed compliance into business and product workflows at scale.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in compliance, privacy, governance, risk management, or legal operations, along with experience leveraging automation, workflow technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve operational effectiveness.
Build a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Develop team capabilities in compliance operations, process optimization, automation, responsible AI usage, and cross-functional collaboration.
Establish clear objectives, performance measures, and development opportunities for team members.
Compliance Operations & Program ExecutionTranslate complex legal, regulatory, and policy requirements into practical operational solutions that support business objectives.
Lead the day-to-day operation and design and implement technology-enabled workflows to improve the compliance programs supporting privacy, AI governance, product compliance, regulatory obligations, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
Develop scalable operational frameworks that enable consistent application of compliance requirements across the organization and reduce dependence on manual processes.
Identify opportunities to leverage automation, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities to scale compliance operations.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support audits, assessments, certifications, and regulatory initiatives through streamlined operational processes and reportingPromote a \
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Manager, Compliance Operations
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What they do
A Compliance Manager tracks employer compliance with laws and regulations, particularly for organizations in business and health care. Creates company policies, reviews departmental functions and protocol, follows developments in law and regulations affecting the industry
$162,753 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
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Team:
UKG's Compliance Operations team enables the company to scale responsibly by embedding compliance into how we design, build, and deliver products and services. We partner across Legal, Risk, Compliance, Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, and other business functions to translate regulatory requirements into practical, technology-enabled solutions.As UKG continues to evolve its compliance capabilities, we are investing in modern operating models, workflow automation, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort while strengthening governance and accountability across the enterprise.
About the
Role:
We are seeking a Manager, Compliance Operations to lead a team responsible for modernizing and scaling UKG's compliance operating model.This leader will oversee a team of Compliance Operations Analysts focused on transforming complex compliance requirements into efficient, repeatable, and technology-driven business processes. The role combines people leadership, program management, process design, and operational innovation to help embed compliance into business and product workflows at scale.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in compliance, privacy, governance, risk management, or legal operations, along with experience leveraging automation, workflow technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance operations professionals.Build a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Develop team capabilities in compliance operations, process optimization, automation, responsible AI usage, and cross-functional collaboration.
Establish clear objectives, performance measures, and development opportunities for team members.
Compliance Operations & Program ExecutionTranslate complex legal, regulatory, and policy requirements into practical operational solutions that support business objectives.
Lead the day-to-day operation and design and implement technology-enabled workflows to improve the compliance programs supporting privacy, AI governance, product compliance, regulatory obligations, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
Develop scalable operational frameworks that enable consistent application of compliance requirements across the organization and reduce dependence on manual processes.
Identify opportunities to leverage automation, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities to scale compliance operations.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support audits, assessments, certifications, and regulatory initiatives through streamlined operational processes and reportingPromote a \
Benefits
- Dental Insurance