HR Compliance Specialist

Gorgias; Paris; À distance; USD 57 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative firm in the ecommerce sector is seeking a Compliance Specialist to lead compliance and global mobility initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to evolve compliance strategies across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adept at translating complex legal jargon into actionable policies, and skilled at identifying compliance risks. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the company's growth and operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about compliance, this position is perfect for you.

Prestations

5-week vacation plus 2 weeks RTT

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

MacBook Pro

Personal credit card for lunches

Private health insurance

Workstation setup allowance ($700)

Learning material allowance ($2000 per year)

Quarterly online company-wide summit

Annual offsite team retreats

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR compliance, global mobility, or employment law.
• Strong understanding of international employment laws and processes.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws.
• Review and manage global mobility processes including visas.

Connaissances

Employee Relations

Typing

Succession Planning

Human Resources Management

Military Experience

Case Management

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Payroll

Leadership Experience

Description du poste

Gorgias is the conversational AI platform for ecommerce that drives sales and resolves support inquiries. Trusted by over 15000 ecommerce brands, Gorgias supports growing independent shops to globally recognizable brands.

Built for Shopify and powered by advanced ecommerce integrations, Gorgias's conversational AI understands your brand tools, policies, and customers to drive personalized 1-to-1 conversations from editing orders and initiating returns to making product recommendations. Gorgias, where every customer interaction feels personal, support becomes sales, and conversations shape success.

About the Team

Our People team's mission is to grow exceptional people in an exceptional environment. We are made up of three subteams: People Operations, People Experience & Success, and Talent Acquisition.

We are a globally distributed People team with team members in Canada, the US, France, Portugal, and Serbia.

Reporting to the People Operations Manager, you will join a team of two People Operations Specialists and two Payroll Specialists. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the People, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure efficient and compliant people operations.

About the Role

As our Compliance Specialist, you will lead compliance and global mobility initiatives across multiple countries such as Canada, the US, France, Australia, Serbia, and Portugal. As Gorgias continues to scale rapidly, this is an exciting opportunity to evolve and optimize our compliance and mobility strategy.

We're looking for someone who is highly detail-oriented and can effectively translate complex legal jargon into practical People policies and programs. Your expertise will help us identify potential compliance risks and implement proactive solutions.

What You'll Do

1. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws, regulations, and policies as we scale.
• Provide guidance to HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on compliance matters.
• Partner with our internal Legal team and various external employment counsel to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
• Update and maintain compliance documentation including employment letters, employee handbooks, and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in labor laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely policy updates.

Immigration

• Review and manage global mobility processes including visas and work permits for employees relocating to another office hub.
• Partner with external immigration lawyers and government agencies to ensure compliance with immigration policies and work authorization requirements.
• Partner with People Ops Specialists and HRBPs to support relocating employees.
• Advise employees on company mobility policies and processes.

Who You Are

• Proven experience in HR compliance, global mobility, or employment law within a scaling and globally distributed company.
• Strong understanding of international employment laws and global mobility processes.
• Experience managing multiple immigration cases at once.
• Ability to navigate and advise on compliance regulations in new geographies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving company where processes need to be refined or built.

Nice to Have

Experience electing and managing a Social and Economic Committee in France, also known as Comité Social et Économique (CSE).

Perks and Benefits

• 5-week vacation plus 2 weeks RTT (We follow each country's appropriate PTO Laws)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks)
• MacBook Pro
• Personal credit card to buy lunches (we use Swile)
• Private health insurance (we use Alan)
• Get up to $700 to set up your workstation at home (working from home should feel breezy)
• Get up to $2000 of learning material per year (includes books, courses, and training sessions that are easily identified and linked with your job scope. This also covers individual coaching!)
• Every quarter we organize an online company-wide summit to discuss where we're going and strengthen social bonds. Once per year we organize offsite team retreats and company retreats!

Diversity & Inclusion at Gorgias We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. At Gorgias, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better decision-making. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status. If you need accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits, please contact us. Let's grow together!

Compensation Range: $57K - $63K

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills: Employee Relations, Typing, Succession Planning, Human Resources Management, Military Experience, Case Management, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Payroll, ADP, Human Resources, Leadership Experience