Thumbtack

HR Compliance Program Lead

Thumbtack

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$112,200 - CA$151,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own HR compliance programs end-to-end: design, governance, prioritization, sequencing, oversight, and ongoing evolution.
  • Translate regulations into practice: turn federal/state/local requirements into clear People processes, guidance, and training/enablement.
  • Build and manage lifecycle compliance controls tied to hiring, role changes, compensation changes, and terminations, to include policy maintenance and rollouts.
  • Design and run pragmatic audits/monitoring: implement controls, establish a regular review cadence, and drive follow-through with People Ops.
  • Lead worker classification oversight (exempt/non-exempt and contingent labor) in partnership with People Ops, Legal, and HRBPs.
  • Partner with Legal on interpretation and risk to operationalize requirements consistently and defensibly.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HRBPs, and other teams where compliance touches their workflows; serve as the go-to SME for stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in HR compliance, HR operations, or a related People function, with hands-on experience operationalizing compliance requirements, designing audits and controls, and partnering with operational teams on execution.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and regulations, with particular depth in multi-state/province environments and California employment law.
  • Demonstrated ability to design compliance frameworks and translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable operational processes.
  • A pragmatic mindset with sound judgment, including the ability to balance compliance rigor with operational realities.
  • Strong program management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage dependencies, and drive progress across stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly and effectively.
  • Comfort operating independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment and influencing without direct authority.
Benefits
  • Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law.
  • Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com.
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Soft Skills
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