Overview:

Are you ready to join an organization where you can help make an impact every day? At Kings Island, you can do just that. Imagine working with our Associates and Business Partners to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

We are looking for an experienced and high-energy HR Manager of Compliance. The primary function of this role is to provide accurate reporting, data analytics, auditing, and compliance support to ensure our human capital management system (HCM) and employment practices meet all regulatory requirements.

The HR Manager of Compliance will have an opportunity to partner with divisions to review and advance employment standards, ensuring they align with the Six Flags brand, meet our core principles, and support compliance requirements.

The following key attributes must be present and demonstrated in the successful incumbent for this position:

• Dependable: more reliable than spontaneous

• Analytical: enjoys work that requires attention to detail

• Achievement-oriented: enjoys taking on challenges

• People-oriented: skilled communicator who enjoys working with people and collaborating with others

• Innovative: prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Responsibilities:

The HR Manager of Compliance is viewed as a technical subject matter expert (SME) that will support and partner with Corporate and internal business partners in all areas of compliance, audits, personnel records, training for compliance, data analytics, and other compliance support functions. This role will ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards supporting these functions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing compliance audits and ensuring employment standards are met, incorporating state, federal, and organizational requirements for continual process improvement.

• Managing personnel records to ensure data integrity, functionality, and compliance with applicable regulations.

• Developing and implementing training programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

• Providing reporting and analytics to support compliance efforts, including dashboards that deliver business intelligence needs in areas such as headcount, data changes, and employment trends.

• Serving as the park liaison for all compliance matters, including change management, communications, implementation, and process improvements.

• Ensuring timely and effective communication with Corporate and local teams regarding compliance updates and product enhancements.

• Managing and resolving compliance-related issues, monitoring data integrity, analyzing data flows, testing system changes, and ensuring all systems operate correctly with the support of the technical team.

• Troubleshooting and following ticket resolution processes to appropriately remedy any compliance-related technical issues.

• Assisting in the review, testing, and implementation of system upgrades or patches related to compliance.

• Collaborating with functional and technical staff to coordinate the application of upgrades or fixes, maintaining system tables as required, and documenting all processes and results.

• Running and supporting a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools and assisting in the development of a standard report queue for ongoing compliance needs.

• Maintaining awareness of current trends in compliance and related software with a focus on product and service development, delivery, and support.

• Participating in employee investigations and recommending appropriate resolutions on employment matters.

• Partnering with the HR team and department managers to drive necessary improvements in compliance tools and ancillary systems.

• Being available to subordinate team members, park employees, and managers as a first point of contact for questions and guidance on compliance-related topics and issues.

• Managing the assigned budget and recommending budgetary needs to support the efficient use of funds in all compliance functions and activities.

• Handling sensitive information with extreme confidentiality.

• Participating in the Manager On-Duty program.

• The above duties are not meant to restrict initiative but rather to define minimum activities. These duties may be altered to suit the needs of the company as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.

• Requires 4 to 6 years of direct experience in HR compliance or a combined amount of human resources generalist experience with a focus on compliance.

• Related certifications, active professional memberships, or experience in HR compliance or Human Resources background is preferred.

• Proven relationship management, diplomacy, tact, and consultative abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Excellent communication skills to make presentations and interact with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other managers, department heads, employees, job applicants, corporate employees, vendors, and the general public.

• A proven analytical problem-solver concerning compliance and regulatory issues.

• Preferred knowledge in one or more of the following areas: compliance management, employment law, records management, and HRIS systems.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow through on assignments, with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to be flexible and adjust and respond positively to changing business conditions.

• Proactive and collaborative approach to issue resolution and process improvement.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must.

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.