This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Compliance based in the United States.
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for shaping HR compliance strategy across the United States and Canada. You will help strengthen governance, manage employment-related risk, and turn complex regulations into practical business solutions. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in investigations, policies, labor relations, and compliance programs. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams including HR, Legal, Finance, Technology, and Employee Relations. A key focus will be leading Canadian labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance resolution. This is an opportunity to modernize compliance practices, influence enterprise-wide decisions, and build scalable programs in a complex, evolving environment. The position is remote and offers meaningful scope to shape the future of compliance across two countries.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive HR compliance framework covering U.S. and Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with evolving federal, state, provincial, and local requirements.
- Monitor regulatory and legislative developments and translate changes into practical policies, procedures, controls, and business practices.
- Lead compliance audits, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective action plans covering areas such as wage and hour, equal employment opportunity, accommodations, leave, workplace safety, pay transparency, and employment standards.
- Identify emerging compliance risks and partner with business and functional leaders to develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Oversee compliance programs relating to immigration, work authorization, visa sponsorship, and cross-border employee mobility.
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks while establishing strong governance and documentation practices.
- Provide expert guidance to HR and business leaders on employment practices, policy interpretation, and complex compliance matters.
- Lead Canadian labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance resolution, and relationships with union representatives.
- Monitor Canadian labor legislation and assess its impact on employees, policies, and business operations.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Commercial, Technology, and other functions to identify risks and align compliance practices with business objectives.
- Advise on complex investigations involving compliance concerns, employee relations, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary matters.
- Influence senior leaders on employment, compliance, governance, and risk-related decisions.
- Coach and mentor HR, Employee Relations, and compliance professionals while contributing to a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation by leveraging technology, systems, and data to improve compliance processes and decision-making.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and deliver meaningful reporting and insights to senior leadership and relevant regulatory stakeholders.
- Support and deliver training on applicable compliance topics, including privacy, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, antitrust, and conflicts of interest.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HR compliance, employee relations, employment law, or a related field, including at least 6 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment and labor laws, employment standards, and HR compliance practices.
- Demonstrated ability to assess organizational risk and translate complex legal or regulatory requirements into practical, actionable business solutions.
- Experience leading complex investigations, compliance programs, or cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong judgment and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Excellent communication, analytical, project management, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across HR, Legal, and broader business functions.
- Strategic mindset combined with the ability to engage directly with complex operational and compliance matters.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, balance organizational consistency with local requirements, and make sound decisions in complex situations.
- Collaborative, curious, ethical, and continuous-improvement-oriented approach.
- Preferred: MBA, advanced degree, or relevant professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCEP, CHRL, or CHRP.
- Preferred: Experience within a mid-to-large organization, ideally supporting 5,000+ employees.
- Preferred: Experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, technology, professional services, or another complex or regulated environment.
- Preferred: Experience supporting unionized workforces, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and labor relations.
- Preferred: Experience supporting employees and operations across both the United States and Canada.
- Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
Benefits:
- Estimated base salary range of $107,300–$165,000 USD annually, with actual compensation varying based on location, experience, skills, certifications, and organizational considerations.
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive plan for non-sales roles.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and generous leave programs, including paid parental leave.
- Remote work opportunity within the United States.
- Opportunity to work in a highly visible strategic leadership role with cross-border scope.
- Meaningful opportunity to influence compliance strategy, governance, risk management, and organizational transformation.
