Strategic HR Policy & Compliance Leader — Denver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Telemedicine services

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

HSA or FSA for healthcare

Mental health and wellness support

Career growth pathways

Training and mentorship programs

Job summary

HR Policy and Compliance Manager at PCL Constructors Inc. in Denver leads the design, implementation and governance of HR policy and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with laws, strategy and enterprise delivery.

Reporting to the Director, HR Services, the role provides leadership to a team, partners across the business, and drives continuous improvement in governance, ethics, and 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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy governance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI and data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, public policy, business, or related field

Job description

HR Policy and Compliance Manager at PCL Constructors Inc. in Denver leads the design, implementation and governance of HR policy and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with laws, strategy and enterprise delivery.

Reporting to the Director, HR Services, the role provides leadership to a team, partners across the business, and drives continuous improvement in governance, ethics, and employee relations.