Senior HR Advisor - Americas (Policy & Compliance)

Cognite; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer matching

Health coverage for employees and all/

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cognite in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior HR Advisor, Americas, to act as regional center of excellence for employment compliance, investigations, and policy architecture. You will partner with PBPs and global colleagues, shaping policy across AZ, TX, and growing remote workforce, especially during the Schneider Electric integration.

This role demands 8+ years HR experience, strong FMLA/ADA knowledge, and a proactive, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR advisory, employee relations, generalist or HRBP experience across multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Title VII, state paid leave and wage-hour rules.
• Proven experience leading sensitive investigations and policy drafting.
• Experience scaling HR processes during acquisitions or integrations.
• Ability to coach managers and drive data-driven HR initiatives.
• Comfort with AI tools and automation in HR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own US policies and handbook updates for multi-state compliance.
• Lead complex employee relations matters end-to-end.
• Collaborate with Legal on specialized employment matters.
• Manage immigration compliance oversight and audits.
• Partner with global teams to harmonize policies post-acquisition.

Skills

HR advisory

US multi-state compliance

Independent investigations

Policy development

Executive communication

AI/automation in HR

Education

SHRM-SCP or SPHR or law degree

Tools

HiBob

Jira Service Management

Job description

Cognite in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior HR Advisor, Americas, to act as regional center of excellence for employment compliance, investigations, and policy architecture. You will partner with PBPs and global colleagues, shaping policy across AZ, TX, and growing remote workforce, especially during the Schneider Electric integration.

This role demands 8+ years HR experience, strong FMLA/ADA knowledge, and a proactive, data-driven approach.