Remote HR Compliance Lead — AI & Multistate

CAI; Augusta (ME); Remoto; USD 95.000 - 102.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

CAI is seeking an HR Compliance Manager to lead the compliance program across a multi-state workforce, driving policies and governance in partnership with HR, Legal, and IT. The role emphasizes AI risk and responsible use of technology.

You will own the Employee Manual, manage regulatory research, reporting, screenings, training, audits, and contractor compliance, while building a strong team and ensuring audit readiness.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, legal studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR compliance or employment law experience, including multi-state compliance.
• Two or more years of experience managing or leading people, and experience drafting policies and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Own the Employee Manual and HR compliance policies, work instructions, and SOPs, including drafting, approval, publication, annual review, and employee acknowledgment
• Set program priorities and the annual roadmap; maintain the compliance calendar and tracking tools; report status, key metrics, and risks to the VP and executive leadership
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws; assess their impact on CAI and recommend policy and practice changes
• Advise HR, Onboarding, and business partners on topics such as wage and hour, leave, pay transparency, and restrictive covenants
• Partner with outside counsel on complex or high-risk matters
• Prepare and submit required workforce reports and certifications (for example, EEO-1 and state pay data filings) and the internal affirmative action plan
• Produce internal workforce and applicant data analyses used for compliance monitoring, including the annual affirmative action plan prepared for internal use
• Own background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) standards and the adjudication framework
• Define client-specific and fleet driver screening and compliance requirements; Onboarding and the owning program teams execute and track them
• Identify required compliance training by jurisdiction and client and review content for accuracy; Talent Development owns rollout and completion tracking
• Support internal and external audits (for example, SOC 2) and client questionnaires with accurate evidence and documentation
• Support responses to government agency audits and inquiries (for example, DOL and EEOC), partnering with Legal as needed
• Partner with Governance to review client contracts and RFPs for employment-related obligations and communicate resulting requirements to Onboarding, Talent Development, and HRIS.
• Monitor emerging AI laws affecting hiring, screening, performance, and other workforce decisions; recommend policy and practice changes
• Partner with Governance, Legal, and IT/Security to review AI tools used in HR, recruiting, and onboarding for compliance, privacy, and legal risk
• Develop and maintain AI use policies and guidance for employees, and help the business adopt AI responsibly with clear guardrails
• Partner with HRIS and Onboarding to define requirements for Workday compliance workflows, the compliance inbox, and recurring reporting; handle escalations that require compliance interpretation
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, including hiring, performance management, and development planning; delegate work and cross-train to maintain documented procedures and backup coverage
• Make compliance decisions within established policy, and elevate high-risk matters and significant audit findings to the VP and Legal as appropriate

Conhecimentos

HR compliance

employment law

multi-state compliance

policy drafting

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, legal studies, or related field

Ferramentas

Workday

Descrição da vaga

CAI is seeking an HR Compliance Manager to lead the compliance program across a multi-state workforce, driving policies and governance in partnership with HR, Legal, and IT. The role emphasizes AI risk and responsible use of technology.

You will own the Employee Manual, manage regulatory research, reporting, screenings, training, audits, and contractor compliance, while building a strong team and ensuring audit readiness.