Director of Human Resources – Payroll and Compliance

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Director of Human Resources - Payroll & Compliance overseeing HR operations and compliance for a multi-state staffing organization. Requires extensive payroll and HR technology experience.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the HR compliance operating model, including payroll, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance programs
Develop and execute a long-term strategy for scalable, technology-driven HR operations in a high-growth environment
Lead and develop a multi-layered HR operations team, including individual contributors and people leaders across pre-employment, HR administration, and HR management functions
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compliance risk, workforce strategy, and employee relations matters
Drive cross-functional alignment with Finance, Legal, Operations, Sales, Recruiting, Safety, and IT on HR and compliance initiatives
Design and implement trigger-based, audit-ready workflows that reduce manual intervention and ensure compliance at scale
Leverage AI, automation, and system integrations to build proactive compliance controls and monitoring mechanisms
Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance outcomes
Set the organizational strategy for a system-driven, scalable, and compliant pre-employment processes for a fully remote workforce
Lead team of Pre-employment Specialists to build and continuously improve a technology-enabled onboarding experience that ensures compliance, efficiency, and a strong employee experience
Set the organizational strategy for multi-state payroll operations and compliance
Lead HR Generalist in designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing scalable payroll processes supporting a workforce across all 50 states
Establish and maintain audit-ready documentation and controls for compensation programs, including bonus plans
Own compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (e.g., wage and hour laws, overtime, paid breaks)
Partner with HR Director – Employee Engagement and Legal Counsel to ensure competitive, compliant benefits offerings for internal & Technician populations, including participating in annual benefits evaluation & renewal process
Ensure compliance with all applicable benefits regulations, including mandated leave programs, retirement plans, and contribution limits
Oversee COBRA administration and ensure adherence to all related regulatory requirements
Oversee HR Team in leading and administering annual benefits open enrollment for internal & Technician populations
Own proactive monitoring, interpretation, and implementation of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Partner with General Counsel to assess regulatory impact and translate legal requirements into operational controls and system-based workflows
Represent HR in cross-functional Compliance Committee, driving scalable solutions to meet evolving requirements
Design and maintain a centralized SOP and compliance documentation system
Ensure audit readiness through consistent documentation, reporting, and internal controls
Own compliance programs related to AAP, EEO, FLSA, ADA, and other employment regulations
Establish and oversee investigation protocols and SOPs for workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, accommodations, and policy violations
Train HR team members on investigation best practices, documentation standards, and risk mitigation
Ensure consistent and defensible documentation of investigation outcomes
Partner with Legal Counsel as needed on complex or high-risk matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Travel model staffing experience is required for this role
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on payroll operations, compliance, and HR systems
5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and/or multi-functional teams
Demonstrated success designing and scaling HR processes in a multi-state, high-growth environment (staffing or distributed workforce strongly preferred)
Deep expertise in multi-state employment laws and payroll compliance
Proven track record of leveraging HR technology, automation, and systems to drive scalability and compliance
Experience with HRIS (UKG), ATS (Bullhorn), or similar platforms a MUST

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance coverage offered
Paid holidays, Vacation, & Birthday PTO
Company sponsored personal wellness plan
Home office equipment provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll operationsregulatory complianceHR systemsaudit-ready workflowscompliance documentationinvestigation protocolsemployee relationsHR process designmulti-state employment lawsautomation

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic planningcross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteam developmentrisk mitigationadvisory skillstrainingdocumentation standards