Senior Program Manager, Human Resource Compliance (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,500 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Program Manager to oversee their HR compliance programs. This role involves driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with legal requirements. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in compliance or program management, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. You'll be expected to support compliance training, develop metrics, and manage complex initiatives across various stakeholders. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compliance and/or program management.
• Background in HR compliance or corporate legal department preferred.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements into operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR compliance program portfolio for prioritization and alignment.
• Support compliance training and communication.
• Develop compliance metrics and report on program effectiveness.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Program management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal degree

Job description

Overview

The Program Manager is part of the Compliance team within Legal, responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the HR compliance program portfolio. This role helps ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements, and partners with stakeholders across HR to build durable, scalable, and well‑controlled compliance programs. This position is ideal for a seasoned program manager who thrives in complexity, influences without authority, and can translate regulatory requirements into operationally sound HR processes.

A day in the life

• Oversee HR compliance program portfolio, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and alignment across Legal, HR, and business stakeholders
• Support compliance training and communication, including strategy, content development, delivery planning, reporting, and effectiveness measurement
• Advise HR and business partners on development and implementation of compliance programs across wide variety of HR compliance areas
• Assess the health of HR compliance programs by conducting regular reviews, identifying gaps, and driving remediation plans that strengthen control environments and reduce risk
• Develop, analyze and report out on compliance metrics, including identifying trends and opportunities for program improvement
• Project manage complex, cross‑functional compliance initiatives, ensuring clear requirements, structured execution, and effective stakeholder engagement
• Consult on HR compliance standards, including communication, documentation, and process expectations, to promote consistency and operational excellence across the enterprise

You own this if you have

• 7+ years of experience in compliance and/or program management. Background in HR compliance (such as work with recruiting, compensation, or HR operations) and/or experience working in a corporate legal department is a plus
• A Bachelor's degree or paralegal degree (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, cross‑functional programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational processes, controls, and documentation
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts, and craft clear training and communication materials
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience building metrics, dashboards, or program health indicators
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, operate independently, and drive clarity in evolving or undefined environments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and collaborate across HR, Legal, and business teams
• Outstanding organizational and planning capabilities, including managing multiple initiatives under tight deadlines with minimal oversight
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and sound judgment

We’ve got you covered

• Benefits overview: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$103,500.00 - $175,000.00 Annual

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

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