Director of compliance

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.

Accountabilities:

• 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.
• Experience within a mid-to-large organization, ideally supporting 5,000+ employees.
• Experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, technology, professional services, or another complex or regulated environment.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and labor relations.
• Experience supporting employees and operations across both the United States and Canada.
• 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.

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