[Hiring] Compliance & Audit Manager @Stryker

Role Description

As a member of the Global HR Systems team and our Compliance & Audit Manager, you will play a key role in managing operational risk across Stryker’s HR Systems portfolio. In this global role, you will be responsible for finalizing and managing Compliance & Audit processes that test the effectiveness of key compliance controls and provide visibility into the overall state of compliance across HR Systems.

• Oversee audit planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation activities.
• Document compliance processes and controls; identify key control points and determine appropriate testing methods.
• Perform control validation and testing; recommend actions to address identified deficiencies.
• Prepare written reports for stakeholders; ensure remediation items are completed.
• Partner closely with Cybersecurity, Legal, Global Data Privacy, Payroll, and Information Security teams.
• Lead and administer HR Systems compliance, audit, and governance programs.
• Document, map, and assess internal controls and business processes.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate compliance, operational, and process risks.
• Provide guidance to leadership on complex compliance matters.
• Manage audit execution activities, including audit testing and findings remediation.
• Drive the adoption, expansion, and continuous improvement of the Kainos SmartAudit platform.
• Lead HR Systems support for internal and external audits.
• Produce and maintain compliance reporting, audit metrics, and evidence of control effectiveness.
• Oversee user access governance, record retention, and data lifecycle management.
• Monitor system integrity through application audits and compliance audits across HR technology platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; however, in lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of work experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of professional work experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, risk management, internal controls, governance, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience with audit methodologies, regulatory compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience supporting internal and external audits, including testing, evidence collection, remediation, and audit reporting.
• 3+ years of experience with strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Experience with HR technology platforms such as Workday, UKG, or other enterprise HCM systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with audit automation and monitoring solutions, including Kainos SmartAudit is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of user access governance, data privacy, record retention, and HR data governance practices.
• Experience working in a regulated multinational organization with an understanding of global compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Pay Range:
  • USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
  • US5: $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual
  • US10: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual
  • US15: $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual
  • US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual
  • US30: $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual
• Travel Percentage: 10%

Company Description

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.