Head of HR Compliance (US)

We are Indeed Flex. We Help People Get Jobs. Right now, we’re hiring! We are a tech-first staffing platform that gives workers the freedom to choose their own shifts and businesses the power to hire with a click. We are removing the friction from the traditional agency model and replacing it with speed, transparency, and choice. We operate with the agility and energy of a high-growth scale-up, but we are backed by the stability and resources of Indeed - the world’s #1 job site. This gives us a unique advantage: the freedom to innovate at speed, with the muscle to dominate the market. This is an in-office role, five days per week with the option to work from home on Thursdays. Indeed Domain Tower office, Austin. The Role The Head of HR Compliance (US) is the operational anchor and strategic advisor for Indeed Flex. Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Director, you will serve as the primary expert on US labor and employment law, ensuring our risk and compliance strategy is localized, effective, and scalable. You are responsible for the health and compliance of our US operations and will directly lead and develop a dedicated team of compliance specialists. This role requires a balance of high-level strategic partnership and rigorous operational oversight. You will architect the US compliance engine, overseeing the systems and vendor partnerships that manage I-9, background, and drug screening workflows for our contingent workforce, while leading complex employee relations and investigations. You are the key advisor on what works for the US team, partnering with global HR functions to refine our organizational roadmap. What you’ll be doing * Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and scale the US HR Compliance team; define departmental KPIs and ensure the team has the resources to meet high-volume operational demands. * Strategic US Expansion: Serve as the lead compliance architect for entry into new US territories; conduct multi-state nexus research and local labor law mapping to ensure seamless launches. * Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the definitive internal expert on Federal and State-specific employment laws, focusing on offboarding employees, wage and hour, equal opportunity and co-employment. * Operational Governance: Design and oversee the governance framework for high-volume staffing operations; ensure data integrity across I-9/E-Verify and screening integrations to ensure zero-defect scalability through automation and system optimization. * Litigation & Policy Architect: Proactively architect policy shifts in response to evolving US labor litigation trends, ensuring global leadership stays ahead of US-specific risks. Investigations Lead: Own the lifecycle of complex internal investigations (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EEO), delivering high-integrity reports capable of withstanding Federal litigation. * Liability Mitigation: Mitigate Joint Employer liability through strategic policy design, contract review, and training for both internal teams and external client stakeholders to ensure clear separation of control. * Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary advisor on the US organizational roadmap, providing insight into compensation benchmarks, benefits optimization, and health and safety. Audit & Reporting: Direct the regular audit of compliance processes, federal and state reporting requirements. Moving away from manual verification to high-level risk-reporting dashboards for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). * Support Expansion Readiness: Partner with the teams driving expansion, Strategy, Tax, Legal, and Payroll teams to ensure state-level registrations and local insurance requirements are met ahead of territorial expansion.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

* Minimum ten (10) years of demonstrated HR leadership with at least (5) years specifically within the staffing or On-Demand Labor industry. * Proven track record of managing a distributed workforce across 20+ US states, with deep expertise in California-specific labor codes. * Prior experience directly managing a team of HR or Compliance professionals in a fast-paced environment. * Previous experience working in a regulated or multi-jurisdictional environment. * Technical Acumen: Demonstrated experience in HRIS implementation, compliance automation, or optimizing tech-stacks (e.g., Salesforce, E-Verify integrations) to drive efficiency. * Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and workflow efficiency. * 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). * Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. * High-level of analytical and critical thinking skills with a strong drive to resolve complex problems. Preferred Qualifications * Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. * SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other advanced HR/Legal certifications.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• $130,000 - $160,000 salary annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
• Performance-based bonus
• Access to Company & Employee Benefits
• 25 days PTO (prorated) + Birthday Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Duvet days (½ day off every quarter)
• Volunteer days

About Us We’re helping people get jobs by modernizing the world of temporary work. At Indeed Flex, we provide our community of "Flexers" with total control, choice, and ownership over how they work. Through our evolving technology, we’re putting the power of work in the palm of people's hands—connecting businesses with skilled, vetted talent and giving job seekers the fastest way to find shifts that fit their lifestyles. This platform helps businesses scale their workforce efficiently during busy periods without long-term commitment or administrative hassle. Whether it’s hospitality, retail, or warehousing, we’re building a more flexible, efficient, and empowered labor market for everyone. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment or remotely. This role routinely uses standard office equipment to complete daily responsibilities and duties. If working in a remote office environment, a clean, designated workspace must be kept in a safe condition, free from hazards to both the employee and the equipment. Remote office positions also require reliable, high-speed internet. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit or stand at a desk indoors for most of the day; and is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the employee to drive. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Full-Time Position. Hours are Monday - Friday, regular business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel This position requires minimal travel, less than 25% of the time. Most travel is outside of the local area and will require overnight accommodations. All travel is subject to the Indeed Flex travel policy and will be recompensed per the policy. It is the responsibility of the employee to understand and abide by the Indeed Flex Travel Policy in order to receive appropriate expense reimbursements. AAP/EEO Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Other Duties Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.