Manager, People Compliance

Overview The Manager, People Compliance leads the organization's HR compliance program by driving the compliance roadmap, providing centralized HR oversight, and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations. This role owns the full HR policy lifecycle, leads compliance projects and audits, and partners closely with Legal and HR COEs to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end HR compliance projects, driving the compliance roadmap, ensuring policy alignment, owning timelines and deliverables, and implementing prevention and risk-mitigation strategies. Collaborate with Legal and internal stakeholders on compliance-related needs. Drive compliance roadmap items including identifying ownership, policy alignment, and prevention initiatives. Provide centralized oversight of PLD compliance by identifying gaps, standardizing practices, and strengthening capability. Partner with Legal to monitor and interpret federal, state, and local legislative changes; translate requirements into actionable policy and process updates and advise leaders on operational impact. Lead HR record retention and destruction programs in partnership with legal. Act as the primary contact for government filings, regulatory audits, and third‑party compliance reviews. Own the full HR policy lifecycle, including drafting, approval, distribution, and governance; coordinate bi‑annual review of employee handbooks and ad‑hoc policy updates. Use data and analytics to monitor compliance progress and associate relations data; develop scorecards, dashboards, and reporting to provide insights and recommendations to leadership. Manage and develop a team of compliance professionals responsible for I‑9, E‑Verify, pre‑employment background checks, and required compliance documentation. Respond to compliance concerns and escalated associate issues, conduct investigations, and recommend policy or process improvements to prevent recurrence. Develop and deliver targeted compliance training for HR, managers, and business leaders; measure training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or related field. 4‑6 years experience in HR compliance, employment law, or a related HR function. 1‑3 years people‑leadership experience. PHR/SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP, or a compliance certification (e.g., CCEP) preferred. Strong project and program management skills; ability to plan, prioritize, execute, and sustain multiple compliance initiatives. Analytical and data‑interpretation skills with ability to identify trends, assess compliance risk, and translate data into actionable insights for leaders. Excellent policy writing and documentation skills; ability to create clear, compliant, and practical guidance. Effective cross‑functional partnership and stakeholder management skills, especially with Legal, HR COEs, leaders, and external counsel. Strong communication skills to explain regulatory requirements, risks, and recommendations to varied audiences. Proven people‑leadership and coaching skills; ability to develop team capability, provide feedback, and drive performance. Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills for complex or ambiguous compliance situations. Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate training that is practical and effective for HR, managers, and leaders. Ability to own and drive work independently with sound judgment and accountability with minimal direction. Ability to navigate ambiguity and change, adapting quickly to evolving regulations and business needs. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity. Ability to build scalable, sustainable compliance processes that improve capability over time. Ability to influence without authority, gaining alignment across multiple functions and levels of the organization. Ability to balance strategic and tactical work, shifting between high‑level planning and hands‑on execution. Benefits Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities. Comprehensive benefit package valued at more than $10k, including 401(k) plan with company matching, customized medical coverage plans, paid time off (PTO), company holidays, and paid volunteer days. Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year. Company‑sponsored health, wealth, and life offerings. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, nor do we tolerate discrimination or harassment against our associates and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr