VP, Employment Compliance and Employee - Labor Relations (Jersey City)

It's more than a jobThis Kuehne+Nagel Human Resources role covers recruiting, compensation, talent management and... toys. Yes, toys. Because your efforts create a functional and positive workplace that allows teams to stay focused on helping toy manufacturers, for example, get their products to stores and children around the world. Working in HR at Kuehne+Nagel brings more joy than we imagine.‎How you create impactReporting to the Head of Human Resources for the United States, you will lead the overall HR Compliance and Labor Relations functions for the US within our large, multi-national organization. The role will oversee the creation of new HR compliance programs to align with best practices, review established programs and processes to promote compliance and ethical behavior, ensure regulatory obligations are met and prevent, detect and mitigate compliance risks.As VP, Labor Relations and Employment Compliance you will develop and manage a team of Compliance Analysts responsible for guiding special projects, providing regulatory interpretation, performing compliance reporting and carrying out compliance auditing and monitoring strategies.Employment Compliance & Regulatory OversightDevelop and maintain internal controls and training programs to meet Federal, State, and Local regulations, including for California and New YorkManage internal and external audit processes, including risk assessments and corrective actionsMonitor and communicate legislative and regulatory changes to HR, HRIS, Payroll, and leadershipCollaborate with Legal to ensure compliance with OFCCP and other regulatory reporting requirementsAdvise on union matters, including collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitrationsCross-Functional Collaboration & Policy DevelopmentPartner with HR, COEs, and business units to develop and revise policies aligned with new regulations.Advise leadership on risk mitigation and employment-related best practices.Ensure implementation of corrective actions across departments.Team Leadership & TrainingOversee HR Compliance team operations, task alignment, and goal setting.Develop and deliver onboarding and ongoing training for Compliance Analysts.Foster team expertise in compliance procedures and best practices.Maintain effective communication through regular status updates and cross-functional coordination.Documentation & Systems ManagementMaintain regulatory databases and documentation to uphold corporate standardsAssess HRIS systems to support compliance objectives and system updatesProvide tools and guidance to ensure stakeholder compliance with labor and employment lawsWhat we would like you to bring10+ years of combined experience in HR Compliance, HR Auditing, Employee and Labor Relations, or Employment Counsel roles, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience leading and developing employees and building teamsMaster’s degree in business, Labor Relations or related discipline. Extensive experience with Wage and Hour, FLSA, OFCCP and ADA employment laws and regulationsExperience with California and New York labor laws requiredExperience working within a multi-national organization and developing relationships across functionsExperience with both Employment and Traditional Labor Law.Demonstrated track record of challenging existing policies and processes and building business cases to support necessary changes.Domestic travel required 35%What's in it for youAt Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $200,000.00. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TD1Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.Who we areLogistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.Job SummaryJob number: 13613Date posted : 2026-06-10Profession: Human ResourcesEmployment type: Permanent