HR Compliance Senior Associate

Crowe Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe Advisory LLC in the United States seeks an HR Compliance Senior Associate to support labor and employment law compliance across jurisdictions, with a focus on contractor management, worker classification and lifecycle oversight.

You will partner with Talent, Legal, Finance and business leaders to interpret requirements, maintain policies, and support audits, reporting and remediation. ADA accommodation follow-up and global background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on HR compliance experience including employment law responsibilities.
• Multi-jurisdictional knowledge and strong policy literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day employment law compliance support across jurisdictions by research and interpretation.
• Monitor developments in laws/regulations and update policies, procedures and training.
• Support compliance reviews, risk assessments, audits, and HR reporting requirements.
• Oversee the HR Compliance mailbox and coordinate timely inquiries and due diligence responses.
• Lead contractor compliance and lifecycle oversight with business units and partners.
• Conduct worker classification reviews, evaluate arrangements, and manage SOWs, extensions and offboarding.
• Support ADA accommodation follow-up and, as needed, global background investigations.

Skills

HR compliance

Employment law

Contractor management

Worker classification

Policy interpretation

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

3-5+ years HR compliance experience

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

The HR Compliance Senior Associate supports labor and employment law compliance, regulatory activity, and has a dedicated focus on contractor compliance and lifecycle management. While employment law and regulatory responsibilities comprise the majority of the role, this position will also be directly responsible for the oversight of contractor management including worker classification reviews, onboarding, offboarding, and extensions, as well as partnership with business leaders to ensure compliance. As part of the broader HR Compliance team, this position supports the HR Compliance leader in partnership with Talent, Legal, Finance, and other business stakeholders to interpret multi‑jurisdictional requirements, assess risks, maintain policies and controls, and support reporting, audits, and remediation. The role also supports ADA accommodation follow‑up, HR Compliance mailbox oversight, client RFP and due diligence responses, and occasional global background investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day employment law compliance support across jurisdictions by proactively researching and interpreting requirements, assessing risk and operational impact, resolving questions with Legal, HR, and business stakeholders, and escalating complex matters.
• Monitor employment law and regulatory developments and coordinate timely updates to policies, procedures, communications, training, guidance, and internal controls.
• Support compliance reviews, risk assessments, audits, and remediation; prepare and maintain EEO, affirmative action, and other required HR reports, filings, records, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee the HR Compliance mailbox and coordinate accurate, timely responses to HR compliance inquiries, client RFPs, questionnaires, audits, and due diligence requests.
• Lead contractor compliance and lifecycle oversight with business units and cross‑functional partners.
• Independently conduct and document worker classification reviews, evaluate complex arrangements, ensure agreements and SOWs align with approved engagements, monitor end dates, coordinate extensions and offboarding, maintain audit‑ready records, and advise on or elevate classification and compliance risks.
• Support the HR Compliance leader in providing confidential ADA accommodation follow‑up and coordinate documentation, communications, next steps, and appropriate escalation.
• As needed, support background investigations globally in accordance with applicable law, privacy requirements, firm policy, and screening standards; handle findings confidentially and elevate complex matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Required: 3-5+ years of hands‑on HR compliance experience, including broad employment law compliance and regulatory responsibilities.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• Preferred: Professional certification in HR compliance, employment law, or related field (e.g., SHRM‑CP, PHR, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)).
• Preferred: Prior experience in professional services, consulting, or multinational organization.

Specialized Knowledge Required

• Substantial multi‑jurisdictional employment law compliance experience, including legal research, policy and process updates, reviews or audits, remediation, and regulatory reporting.
• Required: Extensive hands‑on worker classification and contractor management experience, including independently leading classification reviews, evaluating complex arrangements, and overseeing agreements and SOWs, extensions, and offboarding.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive investigations or escalations with discretion.
• Required: Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Preferred: Global employment law compliance experience is a plus.

Core Competencies (Required)

• Integrity & Judgment: Strong ethics, sound decision‑making, and ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Ability to interpret complex data and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build cross‑functional relationships, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Comfortable with managing ambiguity and complexity while supporting change initiatives.
• Organization: Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and project management with strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Core Values and Compliance

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Salary Range

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,000.00 - $136,500.00 per year.

Our Benefits

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe

Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services. The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world. As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. As of July 2026. Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Recruiting Statement

Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third‑party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre‑existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge. Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban‑the‑Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.

Accommodation Assistance

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Company Description

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory, and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.