What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of HR Compliance (US) position at The HT Group?
Head of HR Compliance
The HT Group has a technology-driven staffing and workforce solutions client in Austin, Texas looking for a Head of HR Compliance who is strategic, analytical, and hands-on to lead multi-state HR compliance operations, drive risk management initiatives, and build scalable compliance programs supporting a rapidly growing workforce across the United States.
This is an opportunity to join an innovative, high-growth organization that combines cutting-edge technology with the resources of a global industry leader. The company offers strong executive visibility, the ability to influence organizational strategy, and the chance to build and optimize compliance programs that directly impact business growth and expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Compliance professionals
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert on federal and state employment laws
- Develop compliance strategies supporting expansion into new U.S. markets
- Oversee I-9, E-Verify, background screening, and workforce compliance programs
- Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
- Partner with Legal, Payroll, Tax, and Operations teams on compliance initiatives
- Design policies and processes that mitigate employment and joint-employer risk
- Develop reporting, audit programs, and compliance dashboards for leadership
- Advise executives on workforce compliance, benefits, compensation, and organizational risk
- Extensive HR leadership experience within staffing, workforce solutions, or contingent labor environments
- Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, including California labor regulations
- Experience managing HR or compliance teams in a fast-paced organization
- Expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, and risk management
- Knowledge of worker classification, joint-employer doctrine, and contingent workforce compliance
- Experience with HR technology, compliance automation, and HRIS platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other advanced HR certifications
- Experience supporting operations across multiple states and jurisdictions
- Background leading compliance initiatives within technology-enabled staffing organizations
- Based in Austin, TX with primarily in-office collaboration
- Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, volunteer time, and employee wellness programs
- Opportunity to help shape compliance strategy for a rapidly expanding organization
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