Remote HR Compliance Leader

CAI; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an HR Compliance Manager to lead our HR compliance program across a multi‑state workforce, aligning policies with federal, state, and local laws and emerging AI regulations. You will partner with HR, Legal, Governance, and executive teams to drive adoption, reduce risk, and ensure audit readiness.

The role requires substantial HR compliance experience, people leadership, and a proven ability to translate complex regulations into clear procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, legal studies, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 federal, state, and local employment laws; assess their impact and recommend policy and practice changes; advise on wage/hour, leave, pay transparency, and covenants.
• Partner with outside counsel on complex or high‑risk matters
• Prepare and submit required workforce reports and certifications (EEO‑1, state pay data) and the internal affirmative action plan
• Own background check, drug screen, and MVR standards and the adjudication framework
• Identify required compliance training by jurisdiction and client; Talent Development owns rollout and tracking
• Support internal and external audits and client questionnaires with evidence and documentation
• Monitor emerging AI laws affecting hiring and tools used in HR for compliance and risk
• Define Workday compliance workflows and recurring reporting; manage compliance inbox
• Lead, coach, and develop the team; make policy-based decisions and escalate high-risk matters to VP/Legal

Skills

Leadership

HR compliance

Multi-state compliance

Policy drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, legal studies, or related field

Tools

Workday

SOC 2

Job description

CAI is seeking an HR Compliance Manager to lead our HR compliance program across a multi‑state workforce, aligning policies with federal, state, and local laws and emerging AI regulations. You will partner with HR, Legal, Governance, and executive teams to drive adoption, reduce risk, and ensure audit readiness.

The role requires substantial HR compliance experience, people leadership, and a proven ability to translate complex regulations into clear procedures.