Design and lead a comprehensive HR compliance and audit framework across a multi-state organization
Conduct and oversee periodic audits of HR practices, including wage & hour compliance, employee classification, documentation integrity, corrective action processes, and workplace investigation protocols
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex employment law requirements, including California law
Partner closely with HR Leadership, Compensation, and the L&D HR Training function to align policies and practices with compliance standards
Monitor emerging employment law trends nationally and recommend proactive policy and process enhancements
Utilize Workday data to support compliance reviews, reporting, and audit analysis
Oversee or support review of concerns raised through the Speak Up (ethics hotline) platform and identify recurring compliance trends
Develop audit tools, scorecards, and reporting dashboards to assess compliance risk exposure
Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective action plans with location-level and corporate HR teams
Support internal investigations, agency responses, and regulatory reviews as needed
Prepare executive-level reporting and risk summaries for senior leadership

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
7+ years of experience in HR compliance, employment law, HR audit, or related discipline
Extensive, hands-on knowledge of California employment law (required)
Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws
Demonstrated experience conducting HR or employment compliance audits
Workday experience highly preferred
Experience working with Speak Up or ethics hotline platforms highly preferred

HR Director – Compliance, Audit

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