Leadership - US TA/HR Compliance SME

LTM; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LTM is seeking a senior professional to ensure US Talent Acquisition compliance with local and international laws. The role partners with Legal, Compliance, HR, and risk to maintain ethical hiring standards and governance across global operations.

The ideal candidate will develop and audit programs, train teams, and manage external audits, while driving risk-aware recruitment practices and data privacy adherence in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 14+ years experience with a BA or 5+ years with an Advanced Degree.
• 8+ years in HR, Compliance, audit, or risk management in Financial services.
• Last 2+ years in Talent Acquisition or Talent Acquisition Compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Develop US TA compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and audit recruitment processes to identify risks.
• Create dashboards to track audit and compliance issues.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and other departments for regulatory alignment.
• Provide guidance on anti-discrimination, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and ethical hiring.
• Lead AI-related compliance efforts and risk management.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain metrics and reporting on compliance performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulators.

Skills

Ethical judgment

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Global experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Masters, MBA, JD)

Tools

Audit software

Data privacy tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Goal:

To ensure LTM’s Talent Acquisition processes in the US adhere to local and international laws, regulations, internal and (deployed) client policies. This role will develop and implement compliance programs, monitor and audit recruitment processes, train our teams on relevant issues, and manage risk associated with Talent Acquisition (especially Delivery/Technical talent). This role is an individual contributor role and collaborates with legal, compliance, Risk, HR, and other governing departments to maintain ethical hiring standards and promote best practices in global hiring.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement US talent acquisition compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to local and international laws and regulations.
• Monitor and audit recruitment processes and practices to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track key audit and compliance issues
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment of recruitment practices with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to talent acquisition teams on compliance-related topics, including anti-discrimination laws, data privacy including GDPR, CCPA, and ethical hiring practices.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of compliance policies to reflect changes in laws and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies, with a strong emphasis on understanding regulatory requirements, ethical considerations, and risk management.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring of AI systems to ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to audit and mitigate AI-related risks.
• Lead investigations into compliance violations and implement corrective actions, as necessary.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reporting systems to track compliance performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on global talent acquisition compliance and governance, providing advice and support to senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition compliance and governance to continually enhance the organization's compliance framework.
• Provide advisory services on compliance-related topics, including process design and control

Basic Qualifications

• 14+ or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD)

Of which:

• 8+ years in progressively responsible roles focused on HR, Compliance, audit, or risk management, in a Financial services environment
• Last 2+ years in Talent Acq. or Talent Acquisition Compliance role
• Experience in driving results in a public multinational corporation

Qualities

• Highly ethical and of sound personal judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to create strong working relationships across the business and persuasively communicate with multiple levels of management
• Confidence to act independently as a self-starter
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Able to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans
• Global experience and ability to work in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and multi-tasking abilities to meet competing deadlines