Senior HR Compliance Specialist

Join The Best Team In Sport & Spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Work Type: Onsite

Location Details: Farmers Branch, TX

Travel Requirement: 10%

How You Will Make An Impact

The Sr. HR Compliance Specialist is a key member of the HR team responsible for leading and managing enterprise-wide compliance initiatives that support regulatory alignment and IPO readiness. This role owns the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR compliance systems, policies, audits, and record retention strategies. As an individual contributor, this position partners closely with Legal and HR functional leaders across Talent, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS to ensure robust compliance practices are in place and adhered to. The Sr. HR Compliance Specialist will serve as the system administrator for Equifax and oversee implementation and management of a new background check vendor (TBD). This role also leads the policy review and update process for the Varsity Brands Employee Handbook and sits on the company's Compliance Committee. This position reports directly to the SVP, Human Resources.

What You Will Do

1. Serve as the subject matter expert and system owner for the Equifax I-9 and employment verification platform; lead the selection, implementation, and management of a new background check vendor (vendor TBD)
2. Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of HR compliance policies, procedures, and systems in alignment with federal, state, and local employment regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEOC, FMLA, OSHA)
3. Partner with Legal and HR leadership on periodic review, revision, and communication of Varsity Brands' Employee Handbook to ensure compliance and relevance across the organization
4. Design and execute HR compliance audit strategies and control mechanisms to ensure integrity of HR data and practices
5. Own and maintain the company's HR record retention and documentation protocols to ensure alignment with legal requirements and audit readiness
6. Partner cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and operational compliance teams to support regulatory requirements across the enterprise and drive compliance initiatives that align with IPO-readiness efforts
7. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes; translate updates into actionable policy and process changes across HR functions
8. Function as HR's compliance lead on the company's Compliance Committee; represent HR in risk mitigation, governance, and audit planning discussions
9. Collaborate with IT, HRIS, and security teams to ensure HR data protection practices meet regulatory standards and internal controls
10. Identify and implement process improvements and system optimizations that enhance HR compliance, reduce risk, and improve audit outcomes
11. Develop and deliver training, guidance, and communications to HR team members to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance responsibilities

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements with proven experience applying them in a corporate HR setting
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without authority
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and communicate complex compliance topics to diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented, methodical approach to managing risk
• Able to operate autonomously while effectively prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities, especially in a pre-IPO context

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field required
• 7+ years of progressive HR compliance, HR operations, or employment law experience required
• Demonstrated expertise managing employment verification and background check platforms (e.g., Equifax, First Advantage, HireRight)
• Experience supporting IPO-readiness or working in a regulated/public company environment preferred
• Proven record of leading HR compliance audits and partnering with Legal on regulatory alignment
• Experience with HR systems and compliance technology platforms (e.g., Workday) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); Power BI or other data analytics tools a plus
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or CCEP preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Values

• Service: We lead with heart. We champion community.
• Passion: We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
• Integrity: We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
• Respect: We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
• Innovation: We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
• Transparency: We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.