Remote HR Compliance Leader

CAI; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an HR Compliance Manager who will serve as the subject-matter expert and operations owner for HR compliance across a multi-state workforce. You will partner with HR, Legal, Governance, and business teams to implement policies, training, and risk-mitigating controls in a fast-changing environment, including AI-related considerations.

This full-time, remote role requires leadership experience and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while keeping CAI audit-ready and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR/compliance.
• 7+ years of progressive HR compliance or employment law experience across multiple states.
• 2+ years of people management and policy drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own Employee Manual and HR compliance policies; publish and review annually.
• Set program priorities and the annual roadmap; maintain calendar and reporting.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws; advise policy changes.
• Advise on wage/hour, leave, pay transparency, and covenants.
• Partner with outside counsel on high-risk matters.
• Prepare workforce reports (EEO-1, state filings) and affirmative action plans.
• Oversee background checks, drug screens, and MVR standards and adjudication.
• Identify required compliance training by jurisdiction and client.
• Support audits and client questionnaires with evidence and documentation.
• Monitor AI laws affecting hiring and governance of AI tools.
• Define Workday compliance workflows with HRIS Onboarding.

Skills

Policy drafting

Multi-state compliance

Regulatory guidance

AI governance familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/compliance

7+ years HR compliance or employment law

2+ years leading people / policy drafting

Tools

Workday

SOC 2 audit support

Job description

CAI is seeking an HR Compliance Manager who will serve as the subject-matter expert and operations owner for HR compliance across a multi-state workforce. You will partner with HR, Legal, Governance, and business teams to implement policies, training, and risk-mitigating controls in a fast-changing environment, including AI-related considerations.

This full-time, remote role requires leadership experience and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while keeping CAI audit-ready and