HR Compliance Program Lead

📋 Description

• Own HR compliance programs end-to-end: design, governance, prioritization, sequencing, oversight, and ongoing evolution.
• Translate regulations into practice: turn federal/state/local requirements into clear People processes, guidance, and training/enablement.
• Build and manage lifecycle compliance controls tied to hiring, role changes, compensation changes, and terminations, to include policy maintenance and rollouts.
• Design and run pragmatic audits/monitoring: implement controls, establish a regular review cadence, and drive follow-through with People Ops.
• Lead worker classification oversight (exempt/non-exempt and contingent labor) in partnership with People Ops, Legal, and HRBPs.
• Partner with Legal on interpretation and risk to operationalize requirements consistently and defensibly.

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in HR compliance, HR operations, or a related People function, with hands-on experience operationalizing compliance requirements, designing audits and controls, and partnering with operational teams on execution.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and regulations, with particular depth in multi-state/province environments and California employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to design compliance frameworks and translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable operational processes.
• A pragmatic mindset with sound judgment, including the ability to balance compliance rigor with operational realities.
• Strong program management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage dependencies, and drive progress across stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly and effectively.

🎁 Benefits

• Virtual-first working model (remote-friendly).
• Equal opportunity employer, diverse and inclusive.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants with disabilities.