People Operations Specialist, Compliance

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

We are looking for a People Operations Compliance Specialist to join our Global People Operations Compliance team to help support and leapfrog ahead of Block's growth. Reporting to the Global People Operations Compliance Lead, you will be hands-on and responsible for overlooking People Operations procedures relating to compliance in the US.

You'll partner "horizontally" across multiple teams, understand HR Compliance needs across multiple locations and create long-term solutions that can withstand the test of time and growth.

You will:

• Work with our internal legal team to validate compliance requirements
• Operationalize HR processes that meet country specific compliance needs
• Understand HR Compliance matters in the US markets
• Work with partner teams (such as People Centers of excellence teams, legal, payroll) when new programs arise
• Identify people compliance gaps and inconsistencies and collaborate towards improved and more productive practices that improve People team's compliance
• Implement compliance initiatives and templates that can be utilized by people operations team members
• Monitor and understand legislation in countries and states where we have entities
• Work with the People Systems team to create solutions in relation to compliance needs and projects, including automation and reporting
• Be a DRI in the US for all People Operations related compliance projects. Collaborate and administer different compliance efforts and projects
• Support queries relating to compliance, audit and due diligence specific projects in this area
• Work with global teams across varying time zones across our APAC, EMEA and American markets

Qualifications

You have:

• HR operational experience in several HR areas (e.g., Benefits, Compensation, Immigration)
• Experience implementing processes that scale
• Team player who can jump in and support the team on a variety of topics and tasks
• Broad experience with software tools and systems
• The instinct to create personal and professional stretch goals and meet them

Even better:

• Experience managing HR related audits and statutory reportings
• Experience at a growth-stage tech company
• Understanding of HR laws in the US markets
• Experience with Workday
• Experience managing the Form I-9 process
• Experience in HR Compliance or a People Operations role that included compliance

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $41.30 - USD $50.43

Zone B: USD $38.37 - USD $46.92

Zone C: USD $35.10 - USD $42.88

Zone D: USD $30.96 - USD $37.88

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Learning and Development resources
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
• Additional Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

US and Canada EEOC Statement

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.