Director of Compliance

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive HR compliance framework covering U.S. and Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with evolving federal, state, provincial, and local requirements.</li><li>Monitor regulatory and legislative developments and translate changes into practical policies, procedures, controls, and business practices.</li><li>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.</li><li>Identify emerging compliance risks and partner with business and functional leaders to develop effective mitigation strategies.</li><li>Oversee compliance programs relating to immigration, work authorization, visa sponsorship, and cross-border employee mobility.</li><li>Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks while establishing strong governance and documentation practices.</li><li>Provide expert guidance to HR and business leaders on employment practices, policy interpretation, and complex compliance matters.</li><li>Lead Canadian labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance resolution, and relationships with union representatives.</li><li>Monitor Canadian labor legislation and assess its impact on employees, policies, and business operations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Commercial, Technology, and other functions to identify risks and align compliance practices with business objectives.</li><li>Advise on complex investigations involving compliance concerns, employee relations, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary matters.</li><li>Influence senior leaders on employment, compliance, governance, and risk-related decisions.</li><li>Coach and mentor HR, Employee Relations, and compliance professionals while contributing to a high-performing and inclusive culture.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation by leveraging technology, systems, and data to improve compliance processes and decision-making.</li><li>Maintain accurate compliance records and deliver meaningful reporting and insights to senior leadership and relevant regulatory stakeholders.</li><li>Support and deliver training on applicable compliance topics, including privacy, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, antitrust, and conflicts of interest.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related discipline.</li><li>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.</li><li>Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment and labor laws, employment standards, and HR compliance practices.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to assess organizational risk and translate complex legal or regulatory requirements into practical, actionable business solutions.</li><li>Experience leading complex investigations, compliance programs, or cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Strong judgment and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, project management, and stakeholder-management capabilities.</li><li>Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across HR, Legal, and broader business functions.</li><li>Strategic mindset combined with the ability to engage directly with complex operational and compliance matters.</li><li>Ability to navigate ambiguity, balance organizational consistency with local requirements, and make sound decisions in complex situations.</li><li>Collaborative, curious, ethical, and continuous-improvement-oriented approach.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred:</strong>MBA, advanced degree, or relevant professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCEP, CHRL, or CHRP.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred:</strong>Experience within a mid-to-large organization, ideally supporting 5,000+ employees.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred:</strong>Experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, technology, professional services, or another complex or regulated environment.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred:</strong>Experience supporting unionized workforces, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and labor relations.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred:</strong>Experience supporting employees and operations across both the United States and Canada.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred:</strong>Bilingual proficiency in French and English.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>Estimated base salary range of<strong>$107,300–$165,000 USD annually</strong>, with actual compensation varying based on location, experience, skills, certifications, and organizational considerations.</li><li>Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive plan for non-sales roles.</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>401(k) retirement savings plan.</li><li>Paid time off and generous leave programs, including paid parental leave.</li><li>Remote work opportunity within the United States.</li><li>Opportunity to work in a highly visible strategic leadership role with cross-border scope.</li><li>Meaningful opportunity to influence compliance strategy, governance, risk management, and organizational transformation.</li>