Mgr, HR Compliance

Job Overview:

Manager, HR Compliance

Locations:
Burlington, MA or Emeryville, CA ( Working in a hybrid capacity 3 days in the office and 2 days remote)

The Manager, HR Compliance leads HR compliance strategy, governance, and program execution across the U.S. and Canada. As a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, this role oversees compliance risk management in collaboration with legal, audits, regulatory reporting, HR policy development, and employee lifecycle compliance while leading a program focused on delivering effective and sustainable compliance outcomes.

• Own and lead HR compliance across US and Canada, establishing governance, processes, controls, monitoring mechanisms, and reporting to ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, and organization policies.
• Develop and execute the HR compliance strategy and roadmap, identifying priorities, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and continuous improvement opportunities across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with Legal Counsel on employment compliance matters, policy interpretation, regulatory developments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain HR compliance governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, standards, controls, escalation protocols, and accountability mechanisms to support consistent compliance practices.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of HR policies, and employment practices, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.
• Own end-to-end HR compliance processes and controls across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, background screening, leave management, accommodations, compensation programs, offboarding, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct and oversee HR compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities, identifying compliance gaps, root causes, and corrective actions while ensuring timely remediation and sustainable process improvements.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS teams to embed compliance requirements into processes, systems, and operational practices.
• Translate regulatory and legislative changes into actionable business requirements, assessing potential impacts, leading implementation plans, and ensuring organizational readiness and compliance.
• Oversee all government reporting and compliance filings, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, pay equity reporting, employment standards reporting, and other jurisdictional requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage HR-related investigations, agency inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews, coordinating with Legal Counsel and key stakeholders to mitigate risk and support resolution.
• Partners with external counsel on work visa and immigration work requests.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $133,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• 6-9 years of progressive HR compliance experience
• Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in California employment law, with a strong understanding of state and federal employment regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations and translate into practice
• Experience managing government reporting and audits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law, or related field
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience in a multi-state or global organization
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, Success factors,SAP, ADP, etc.)
• Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance
• Experience working in a union environment

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