MEGAN L. WILLIAMS
White Bear Township,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Specialist dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 17 years of experience in Medical Device industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Compliance Specialist - PERM & I9
Medtronic, Inc.
11.2016 - Current
- Coordinate with Sr. HR Program Manager, PERM to analyze recruitment options and develop overall recruitment strategy which complies with government requirements and best posting alternatives.
- Coordinate the centralized advertising and recruiting employment processes in support of the PERM Labor Certification portion of the immigrant visa - pursuant to government guidelines, working directly with Medtronic’s foreign national employees, managers, legal counsel, and other HR professionals.
- Review complex cases and refers select resumes to Sr. HR Program Manager, PERM for resume review process when consulting with HRBP, Hiring Manager, and legal counsel.
- Coordinate the completion and compliance of I9 processes, systems and tools. Develops and improves processes to fully leverage technology to ensure operational efficiency.
- Partners with business acquisitions team when Medtronic acquires a new company to manage and coordinate new I9’s completions at time of close.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm I9 compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Served as I9 subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Develops and leads training and education sessions to users of the I9 system to ensure understanding on the use of the tool and provide support for questions and issues
Associate Compliance Specialist
Medtronic, Inc.
06.2011 - 11.2016
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues.
- Developed and maintained system for tracking and reporting compliance violations.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sr. HR Information Specialist
Medtronic, Inc.
07.2006 - 06.2011
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Translated employee data from various systems into a central HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data privacy laws
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Clinton, IA2013
Bachelor of Arts - Organization Managements
Ashford University
Clinton, IA2009
Skills
- Program Electronic Review Management (PERM)
- I9 Compliance
- ATS (Taleo & PeopleFluent)
- Immigration Systems (INZoom & Tracker)
- I9 Vendor Management (Equifax Workforce Solutions & E-Verify)
- Project Management (Acquisition for I9 coordination)
Timeline
HR Compliance Specialist - PERM & I9
Medtronic, Inc.
11.2016 - Current
Associate Compliance Specialist
Medtronic, Inc.
06.2011 - 11.2016
Sr. HR Information Specialist
Medtronic, Inc.
07.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Organization Managements
Ashford University
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