HR Compliance Risk Lead (Second Line)

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Position Overview:

Freddie Mac is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the second line risk lead for HR-related requirements. This role is crucial in ensuring that Freddie Mac's HR practices comply with regulatory standards and internal policies while effectively managing associated risks. The successful candidate will play a vital role in understanding company obligations, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, and building out a robust second line oversight program.

Freddie Mac is a leading mortgage finance company that makes homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute to our mission. You will support Freddie Mac Ethics & Financial Crimes team's work on culture and be a part of the Compliance team that is redesigning and refining its program within a three lines risk framework to support this large and important financial institution. Apply now and learn why there's #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Our Impact:

The Ethics & Financial Crimes team within the Compliance Risk department is responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of a variety of programs that support the compliance, ethics and ethical culture initiatives at Freddie Mac, including:

• Providing oversight to ensure compliance risk related to Governmental and Conservator obligations, laws and regulations are identified, addressed and mitigated
• Reviewing Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) to understand how process, risk and controls are impacting first line compliance with obligations
• Providing advisory services, and effective challenge to first line on risks that could impact Freddie Mac
• Collaborating and coordinating within Enterprise Risk to provide a holistic view and a lens into the interconnectivity of risks
• Engaging with FHFA to ensure collaboration and transparency
• Contributing to the organization's overall risk management framework by ensuring alignment with evolving industry standards and best practices
• Implementing the elements of a best-in-class Ethics program

Your Impact:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in HR-related regulations (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act) - requires keeping informed of regulatory changes
• Lead second-line Compliance risk management activities for HR-related regulations to include creating and maintaining compliance oversight frameworks, processes, and metrics
• Conduct risk assessments of first line processes, risks and controls
• Provide accurate and comprehensive guidance to first line partners and senior leadership
• Document results of risk management activities for first line leadership, senior management, and our regulator
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing, collaborate on, and address challenges related to HR compliance issues
• Foster a collaborative and welcoming team environment that encourages professional growth and development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in risk management or compliance, with a focus on HR/Employment Law related activities.
• Strong understanding of HR regulations, including, but not limited to, Title VII, FLSA, HIPAA and ADA.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, management, and mitigation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CRMP are a plus.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Work experience preferably in the Human Resources, compliance, risk management, financial services or regulatory fields
• Experience interacting and collaborating across the three lines in a risk management program
• Excellent collaborator and strong communicator, comfortable interacting with internal management and external partners of all levels
• Active listening skills, demonstrating empathy and collaborative problem solving
• Strong project management and/or organizational skills with attention to detail
• Embody proactive independence while being a phenomenal and engaging teammate
• Understanding of the importance of timely escalation of issues and willingness to seek direction as needed
• A can-do spirit for innovation and a fearless willingness to learn, and ability to think creatively

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac's business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $116,000 - $174,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.