Senior HR Compliance & Governance Lead — Hybrid

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 93,400 - 149,200; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a Senior HR Operations and Compliance Specialist to own compliance programs, reporting, policy management, and audit readiness. This role partners with Princeton University and the Department of Energy to ensure adherence to federal, state, local, and contractual requirements.

The position emphasizes governance, risk management, and operational excellence, including leave administration, communications, and confidential data stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related field.
• Minimum 6 years HR compliance and operations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own HR compliance reporting and contractual deliverables.
• Lead HR audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage leave administration and related communications.
• Develop policy updates and training plans.
• Maintain HR governance documentation and controls.
• Protect confidential data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

HR compliance

Governance

Audit readiness

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR or related field

Tools

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a Senior HR Operations and Compliance Specialist to own compliance programs, reporting, policy management, and audit readiness. This role partners with Princeton University and the Department of Energy to ensure adherence to federal, state, local, and contractual requirements.

The position emphasizes governance, risk management, and operational excellence, including leave administration, communications, and confidential data stewardship.