HR Manager, Compliance

The HR Compliance Manager will provide enterprise‑wide oversight, governance, and advisory support for HR compliance, ethical standards, and responsible technology use. This role is intentionally not aligned to a single location to maintain independence, objectivity, and consistency across all sites. The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a high level of initiative and thrive in an environment requiring change management and continuous improvement. This role may sit in any of our locations, Commack, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Eden Prairie, MN, or Los Alamitos, CA.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise HR Compliance OversightServe as the HR compliance resource for process, procedure and governance that applies across all locationsMonitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsPartner with Legal and HR leadership on compliance strategy and risk managementAuditsLead I‑9 audits, corrective actions, and ongoing compliance monitoringLead’s SMETA audit preparation process, remediation, and resolution in conjunction with the local HR Manager and Director of Plant Human ResourcesConduct internal HR compliance auditsPolicy & Procedure GovernanceDevelop, implement, maintain, and update HR policies and procedures in line with federal, state and local lawsEnsure policies reflect current legal, regulatory, and ethical standardsDrive consistent application of policies enterprise‑wideCA Law ComplianceDevelops processes and reporting to ensure CA meal/rest compliance, pay-timing and accurate leave tracking. Trains HR Managers on policy, procedure and forms compliance.Assess business impact and guide implementation of required changesServe as a trusted resource to HR leaders on compliance interpretationRegulatory & Legal MonitoringTrack legal and regulatory updates at the local, state, and federal levels and ensure required communications, postings, etc. are provided to employeesAssess organizational impact and guide implementation of required changesServe as a trusted resource to HR leaders on compliance interpretationInvestigations, Hotline & Claims ManagementOversee ethics hotline administration, intake, and case trackingCoordinate investigations and manage legal claim tracking and outcomesIdentify trends and recommend preventative corrective actionsImmigration & Work Authorization ComplianceMonitor employment authorization compliance among all locations, partnering with HR managers to ensure their awareness of upcoming expirations and follow up action requiredManage VISA and immigration status trackingPartner with internal stakeholders and external counsel as neededReduce documentation and authorization‑related risksAI Governance, Workforce Enablement & Future‑of‑Work ResponsibilitiesResponsible AI & Technology GovernanceLead development of HR policies and procedures governing appropriate AI usageEnsure compliance with emerging regulations related to AI, data privacy, and employment decision‑makingPartner with Legal, IT, and HR leadership to define guardrails for ethical, compliant AI useAutomation & Efficiency EnablementPartner with HR, IT, and Operations to identify routine, manual HR processes that can be streamlined or automated and lead the implementation of associated improvementsHelp define governance frameworks for shifting appropriate tasks to AI‑enabled tools while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and human oversightSupport change management through documentation, training, and communicationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience required7-10+ years of progressive experience in HR, with a significant focus on compliance and employee relations.Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) strongly preferredDemonstrated experience in CA employment law compliance, HR audits and investigations, and policy development and enterprise rolloutDemonstrated expertise with:Wage & hour compliance (meal/rest, pay timing)Leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, state/local leave programs)I 9 compliance and immigration regulationsExperience leading:I‑9 audits and remediation programsInternal HR compliance auditsThird-party/social responsibility audits (e.g., SMETA or similar frameworks)Strong intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset, with a track record of quickly understanding and adopting emerging technologiesAbility to travel at least 20% of the time.SkillsProven ability to identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that improve HR compliance, efficiency, and scalabilityDeep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (with strong emphasis on California employment law)Strong understanding of PAGA exposure, enforcement trends, and risk mitigation strategiesAbility to interpret legal requirements and translate into practical HR processesStrong root cause analysis and trend identification skillsHigh attention to detail with strong documentation disciplineAbility to recommend preventative, systemic solutionsAbility to drive enterprise consistency across multi-site environmentsAbility to develop governance frameworks for AI in HR processes (recruitment, performance, analytics)Strong leadership and management skills. Team-player that is willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal abilities.Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.Proficiency in HRIS and compliance management software.Technical savvy #J-18808-Ljbffr Aog Llc