Human Resources Manager

Mgr, HR Compliance

Location: Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about ensuring HR compliance excellence, mitigating organizational risk, and building scalable governance programs that support a compliant and positive employee experience? We are seeking a Manager, HR Compliance to lead enterprise HR compliance strategy, governance, and program execution across the United States and Canada. This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, ensuring employment practices, policies, and processes remain compliant, effective, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

HR Compliance Strategy & Governance

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise HR compliance strategy, roadmap, and governance programs across U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Establish compliance frameworks, policies, controls, monitoring mechanisms, and reporting processes that support regulatory adherence and risk management.
• Identify emerging compliance risks, regulatory developments, and continuous improvement opportunities across the employee lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain accountability models, governance structures, escalation procedures, and compliance oversight practices.

Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, workplace standards, and organizational policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with Legal Counsel to interpret legislation, evaluate compliance risks, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments and translate requirements into actionable business and HR initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to HR leaders regarding employment-related compliance matters and policy interpretation.

Policy Development & Employee Lifecycle Compliance

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Oversee compliance throughout the employee lifecycle, including:
• Recruitment and hiring processes
• Background screening
• Onboarding and employee records management
• Leave of absence administration
• Workplace accommodations
• Compensation and pay practices
• Employee relations processes
• Offboarding activities
• Ensure HR systems, workflows, and operational practices support compliance requirements and effective risk management.

Audits, Risk Management & Investigations

• Lead HR compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Identify compliance gaps, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Develop sustainable process improvements that strengthen compliance controls and reduce organizational risk.
• Manage HR-related audits, agency inquiries, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate responses with Legal, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Track remediation activities and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.

Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Filings

• Oversee preparation, validation, and submission of required government reports and compliance filings.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports, including:
• EEO-1 Reporting
• VETS-4212 Reporting
• Pay Equity Reporting
• Employment Standards Reporting
• Other jurisdiction-specific compliance submissions
• Establish reporting controls and governance processes supporting regulatory compliance obligations.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Shared Services, and business leaders to embed compliance requirements into operations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance HR compliance effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Provide consultation and training to leaders, HR teams, and stakeholders on employment compliance requirements and best practices.
• Influence organizational readiness for regulatory changes and compliance initiatives.

Immigration & Workforce Compliance

• Coordinate with external legal counsel regarding work visa and immigration matters.
• Support compliance processes related to employment authorization and workforce mobility programs.
• Ensure immigration-related activities align with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience in HR Compliance, Employment Law, Human Resources, Risk Management, Employee Relations, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws, labor regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance governance programs, controls, and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience conducting audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Demonstrated success managing regulatory reporting and compliance programs.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in multi-state and multinational employment environments.
• Knowledge of HR compliance technologies, HRIS platforms, and governance systems.
• Experience supporting immigration and workforce compliance initiatives.
• Background in corporate compliance, internal audit, legal operations, or employee relations.
• Professional certifications such as:
• SHRM-SCP
• SPHR
• CCP
• Compliance-related certifications
• Experience leading enterprise-wide compliance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• HR Compliance
• Employment Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Development
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Compliance Audits
• Employee Relations
• HR Governance
• Regulatory Reporting
• EEO-1 Reporting
• Pay Equity Compliance
• Immigration Compliance
• Workforce Compliance
• HRIS & HR Operations
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Investigations & Remediation
• Cross-Functional Leadership