Head of HR Compliance

Job Description

A customer of Insight Global is looking to hire a Head of HR Compliance to come onboard! This individual will own and scale U.S. HR compliance for a high-volume, multi-state contingent workforce. They will lead a team, oversee staffing and labor law compliance, and partner with senior leadership to support growth while mitigating risk. This role is both strategic and hands‑on, requiring strong execution, influence, and the ability to leverage technology and AI to drive compliance efficiency.

• Lead HR compliance strategy for ~1,700 temp employees across 20+ states
• Manage and develop a team of 6 HR Compliance Specialists in a high‑volume environment
• Oversee compliance for contingent workforce (staffing agencies, joint employer risk, worker classification)
• Partner with sales/revenue leadership and push back on compliance risks when needed
• Drive compliance readiness for new state expansion (licensing, registrations, labor law mapping)
• Own compliance operations (I-9/E-Verify, background checks, audits, reporting)
• Lead employee relations and investigations (EEO, ADA, wage/hour, Title VII)
• Build dashboards, reporting, and executive presentations using data and AI

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• 5+ years of HR compliance experience in high-volume environments (1,000+ employees)
• Experience working with or for staffing, contingent labor, or temp workforce models
• Experience managing a distributed workforce across 10+ US states, with deep expertise in California-specific labor codes.
• Experience supporting multi-state expansion (licensing, nexus, registrations)
• Experience using HRIS systems, compliance tools (E-Verify), or automation/AI to improve processes
• Solid understanding of Joint Employer doctrine, worker classification (1099 vs W2), and the legal nuances of contingent labor.
• Solid understanding of benefits administration, compensation practices, and employment law (FMLA, ADA, EEO).

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other advanced HR/Legal certifications.