Senior Human Resources Compliance Analyst

Centene Corporation

Job Overview

Location

Remote-MO

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Human Resources Compliance Analyst at Centene Corporation, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting the health and well-being of 28 million members across diverse communities. Your expertise will directly contribute to mitigating compliance risks, strengthening HR governance, and ensuring operational consistency across a national, highly regulated healthcare organization.
• Day to day, you will independently monitor HR programs, processes, and documentation to assess compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, identifying trends, gaps, and emerging risks; develop and enhance HR compliance communications and training initiatives, providing subject matter expertise to the People Team, people leaders, and employees; serve as a subject matter resource for HR compliance risk areas by translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance; oversee internal and external HR compliance audit responses by preparing documentation, coordinating cross-functional inputs, and driving timely completion of deliverables and remediation actions; provide senior-level advisory guidance to HR and business stakeholders on complex HR compliance questions, applying regulatory requirements and partnering with Legal for interpretation of laws and regulations; independently maintain and continuously improve HR compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and required records, ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory standards; lead routine and targeted audits of HR programs and processes (e.g., onboarding, I-9s, training compliance), providing analysis, documenting findings, and recommending risk-mitigating improvements; monitor regulatory developments and proactively assess potential impacts to HR policies, practices, and programs; monitor and triage HR compliance inquiries received through shared mailboxes or ticketing systems, ensuring timely resolution, appropriate escalation, and consistent application of guidance; track and manage compliance deadlines, mandatory training requirements, regulatory reporting, and certification expirations, escalating risks as needed; conduct in-depth research on federal, state, and local HR compliance requirements, prepare impact assessments, and provide recommendations to HR leadership and stakeholders regarding compliance implications; lead the development, rollout, and tracking of employee notices, policy updates, and compliance-related communications, ensuring consistency and regulatory alignment; collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and People Team stakeholders to identify compliance gaps, analyze root causes, and support development of remediation and process improvement plans; provide guidance and informal mentorship to Compliance Analysts, supporting knowledge transfer and consistency across the HR Compliance team; and execute additional responsibilities aligned with HR Compliance program needs, including performing other duties as assigned and complying with all policies and standards.
• You will join a mission-driven, diversified national organization at Centene Corporation, where transforming the health of communities is central to everything we do. As part of the HR Compliance team, you will partner closely with HR, Legal, and Compliance functions in a collaborative, high-integrity environment that values autonomy, judgment, and proactive risk management. The company fosters a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity, committed to diversity and fair chance hiring practices.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in HR compliance within a highly regulated healthcare industry, gaining advanced experience in regulatory analysis, audit readiness, cross-functional partnership, and compliance program leadership. You will have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide compliance governance, strengthen risk mitigation strategies, and develop leadership skills through mentoring junior analysts and driving process improvements that enhance organizational resilience and employee trust.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of progressive experience in HR compliance, regulatory oversight, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Proven experience partnering cross-functionally and exercising independent judgment in a compliance environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex compliance matters (preferred)
• Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated industry (preferred)
• Experience supporting audit readiness, regulatory reporting, and compliance monitoring initiatives (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay within the range of $70,100.00 to $126,200.00 per year, adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work approach with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules supported

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed-care enterprise that arranges health-benefit programs for government-sponsored and privately insured individuals. Operating across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, the company focuses on under-insured and uninsured populations through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace offerings. Its services include behavioral health, pharmacy benefits, vision, dental, telehealth, and in-house clinical programs. Centene partners with physicians, hospitals, and community organizations to coordinate cost-effective care, emphasizing data analytics and value-based reimbursement models. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it serves more than 25 million members, positioning itself as a leading intermediary between payers and healthcare providers.

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