Head of HR Compliance – US

Indeed Flex

Head of HR Compliance leading teams on US labor law at Indeed Flex. Overseeing compliance teams and strategy across US operations with scalable solutions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in HR Compliance, including Federal and State-specific employment laws, and the ability to lead and mentor teams in high-volume operational environments. Proficient in compliance automation, risk reporting, and strategic advisory roles to support organizational growth and mitigate legal liabilities.

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HR LeadershipCompliance AutomationMulti-State Labor Law ExpertiseJoint Employer Doctrine UnderstandingTeam Management

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Hard Skills

HRIS ImplementationCompliance Processes AuditData Integrity ManagementLabor Law MappingPolicy ArchitectureContingent Labor ClassificationWage and Hour ComplianceBenefits AdministrationCompensation PracticesInternal Investigations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceE-VerifyAI ToolsRisk-Reporting Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Human ResourcesSHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

On-Demand LaborStaffing IndustryRegulated EnvironmentMulti-Jurisdictional ComplianceCalifornia Labor Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and scale the US HR Compliance team, which deals solely with thousands of contingent workers; define departmental KPIs and ensure the team has the resources to meet high-volume operational demands.
Strategic US Expansion: Serve as the lead compliance architect for entry into new US territories; conduct multi-state nexus research and local labor law mapping to ensure seamless launches.
Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the definitive internal expert on Federal and State-specific employment laws, focusing on offboarding employees, wage and hour, equal opportunity and co-employment.
Operational Governance: Design and oversee the governance framework for high-volume staffing operations; ensure data integrity across I-9/E-Verify and screening integrations to ensure zero-defect scalability through automation and system optimization.
Litigation & Policy Architect: Proactively architect policy shifts in response to evolving US labor litigation trends, ensuring global leadership stays ahead of US-specific risks.
Investigations Lead: Own the lifecycle of complex internal investigations (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EEO), delivering high-integrity reports capable of withstanding Federal litigation.
Liability Mitigation: Mitigate Joint Employer liability through strategic policy design, contract review, and training for both internal teams and external client stakeholders to ensure clear separation of control.
Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary advisor on the US organizational roadmap, providing insight into compensation benchmarks, benefits optimization, and health and safety.
Audit & Reporting: Direct the regular audit of compliance processes, federal and state reporting requirements. Moving away from manual verification to high-level risk-reporting dashboards for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Support Expansion Readiness: Partner with the teams driving expansion, Strategy, Tax, Legal, and Payroll teams to ensure state-level registrations and local insurance requirements are met ahead of territorial expansion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum ten (10) years of demonstrated HR leadership with at least (5) years specifically within the staffing or On-Demand Labor industry.
Proven track record of managing a distributed workforce across 20+ US states, with deep expertise in California-specific labor codes.
Prior experience directly managing a team of HR or Compliance professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience working in a regulated or multi-jurisdictional environment.
Demonstrated experience in HRIS implementation, compliance automation, or optimizing tech-stacks (e.g., Salesforce, E-Verify integrations) to drive efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and workflow efficiency.
Solid understanding of Joint Employer doctrine, worker classification (1099 vs W2), and the legal nuances of contingent labor.
Solid understanding of benefits administration, compensation practices, and employment law (FMLA, ADA, EEO).
Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
High-level of analytical and critical thinking skills with a strong drive to resolve complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other advanced HR/Legal certifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$130,000 - $160,000 salary annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Performance-based bonus
Access to Company & Employee Benefits
25 days PTO (prorated) + Birthday Off
8 Paid Holidays
Duvet days (½ day off every quarter)
Volunteer days