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Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.
With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
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Job Title: SOC 1 & SOC 2 Audit Specialist
Reports to: SOC 1 & SOC 2 Compliance Manager
Job Description
Summary
The SOC 1 & SOC 2 Audit Specialist position will maintain excellent compliance subject matter and Strada operational understanding to support the SOC 1 & SOC 2 Compliance Manager; with the ability to design, implement and build the Strada Control Framework by working with through various projects and through varying control monitoring technologies. The Compliance Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring Strada processes comply with the relevant laws, regulations, ad industry standards. The role will also manage multiple aspects of Compliance Control Monitoring as they relate to SOC1, SOC2 and GDPR Audits. The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for managing multiple aspects of Compliance Control Monitoring as they relate to SOC1, SOC2 and GDPR Audits. They will provide guidance and advice on how Strada’s Control Framework is managed internally as well as how it relates to Clients needs and requirements. The Compliance Specialist will oversee multiple Control Areas and will be responsible for SOC Audit Report oversight and management.
Responsibilities
Regulatory Oversight
- Maintain Strada's Control Framework, report statuses and escalate findings and issues.
- Manage and conduct internal control monitoring and sample-based assessments/audits for regulatory (SOC, ISO, etc.) audit requirements.
- Trouble-shoot issues identified in control monitoring and support remediation efforts.
- Manage the execution of compliance projects.
- Contribute to procedures and processes to standardize and enhance compliance management.
- Launch and monitor accuracy of deployed controls into ServiceNow on a monthly basis and manage ownership of controls based on inputs.
- Conduct Audit Compliance training to operations if requested.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with External Auditors and Internal Stakeholders to support successful audit results.
- Support Account/Ops Management teams in client audit coordination and facilitation if needed.
- Support compliance management with external audits of Strada’s global control framework for regulatory and audit standards.
- Engage with local Operational and Quality resources to drive Compliance through local and functional units.
- Provide a 2nd line point of contact for Strada Leaders and Customers in relation to Strada’s Control Framework, Audits and Certifications.
Reporting
- Support the completion of compliance dashboard reports to provide awareness and communicate compliance risks to management.
- Assist documenting and updating as appropriate, the Compliance policy, standards and processes ensuring these are up to date and regularly reviewed.
Position Requirements
Education:
- Graduate or higher degree holder or the equivalent combination of education; professional training or work experience.
- Relevant certifications such as certified auditor.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or a related field.
- Excellent working knowledge of ISO27001 and SSAE/18 standards and controls, GDPR working knowledge a plus.
- Good working knowledge of Strada Solutions; euHReka, SAP, SuccessFactors EC and ECP, Strada Payroll Management and Strada Pay.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
