Strategic HR Policy & Compliance Leader

PCL Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

Mental health support

Career development

Training programs

Job summary

PCL Constructors Inc. in Denver seeks an HR Policy and Compliance Manager to design, implement, and govern HR and professional development policy aligned with laws and enterprise strategy.

Reporting to the Director, HR Services, you will lead a team, drive governance across jurisdictions, and partner with stakeholders to embed policies in systems and data workflows. This role offers broad career growth, annual bonuses, and industry-leading benefits, with a focus on ethics, employee relations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, public policy, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR, policy, compliance, or governance, preferably in a corporate or complex organization.
• 3+ years of leadership experience, including overseeing teams and managing performance and development.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues and recommend solutions.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and actionable guidance.
• Strong organizational and change management capabilities.
• Experience leveraging AI tools, data, and reporting to support compliance, decision-making, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and governance of corporate HRPD policies, standards, and frameworks aligned with legislative requirements and organizational priorities.
• Oversees and supports the development of programs and controls related to compliance, ethics, and employee relations.
• Ensures alignment of policies and programs with employment legislation, internal policies, and audit requirements across jurisdictions.
• Provides strategic direction and recommendations, including operational, financial, and reputational impacts.
• Leads and coaches a team, aligning priorities, delivering outcomes, and supporting development in policy, compliance, and governance practices.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure requirements are effectively embedded in systems, workflows, and data governance.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to drive consistent application of policies and resolve complex compliance and employee-related issues.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures development of clear and effective communication materials to support decision-making and stakeholder understanding.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Change management

HR policy/compliance

AI and data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR

Tools

AI tools usage

Data reporting tools

Job description

PCL Constructors Inc. in Denver seeks an HR Policy and Compliance Manager to design, implement, and govern HR and professional development policy aligned with laws and enterprise strategy.

Reporting to the Director, HR Services, you will lead a team, drive governance across jurisdictions, and partner with stakeholders to embed policies in systems and data workflows. This role offers broad career growth, annual bonuses, and industry-leading benefits, with a focus on ethics, employee relations,