HR Compliance Manager - job 1 of 2

Who we are is what we do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. 

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Overview

The HR Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring Deel internal people policies and regulated processes are compliant with applicable employment/labor laws, regulations, and industry standards. The role partners within the People team and across other departments such as Global Compliance, Legal, Finance, and others; auditors, and external counsel, to develop, implement, and maintain effective HR compliance programs, including internal HR processes & standard operating procedures. The role maintains and enhances efforts to identify risk, ensure adherence with all applicable requirements, as well as mitigate loss and protect the company.

What You'll Do

• Maintain current knowledge in employment law, regulation, and best practices within the HR space globally and leverage that knowledge to build and maintain compliant people policy, program and practices at Deel. 

• Communicate relevant updates to stakeholders regarding how changes to legal and regulatory requirements will impact internal company practices.

• Design, draft, implement, and manage all global and local employment policies and procedures, to include documentation and acknowledgment of all such policies and maintenance of all employee handbooks and internal knowledge systems. 

• Drive HR process & policy owners and stakeholders to ensure that HR policies and processes follow applicable current employment/labor laws, including updating and/or developing new policies, sharing information and training People team members as needed, collaborating with other involved departments and updating documents such as employee handbooks.

• Engage in strategic long-term planning by developing goals for internal HR compliance working in collaboration with Policy, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations and other key teams owning compliance initiatives and reporting for Deel overall to include our managed customer services.

• Develop schedule of audits for selected HR practices and processes to ensure compliance and identify and address potential compliance risks. Conduct scheduled audits and works with HR and stakeholder business teams to implement the recommendations, remediation and action plans resulting from audits.  

• Manage programs such as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) working with key stakeholders to input or deliver upon the internal HR perspective. 

• Develop objectives and key results (OKRs) to drive overall compliance, process improvement initiatives and business value through information and consulting.

• Oversee compliance and escalation of employment screening, such as background checks. Monitor on-going background screening and collaborate with audits and other required reporting internally and externally.

• Ensure anti-harassment workplace compliance through education, training and guidance for managers and working with People Success to ensure timely rollout of all required training for managers, employees, and contractors by worker type and country globally. 

• Attend all internal audit committee meetings and represent the internal People team in all audits such as ISO, SOC, etc. 

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in HR compliance, employment law, or audit function in a high growth global organization with a fast paced culture managing complex global compliance programs.

What You Bring

• Preferred experience in Compliance within a financial technology, human resources technology, or other similar technology industry.

• Must have a working knowledge of key country employment / labor laws and statutes, including but not limited to countries such as the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, or other large countries across the globe.

• Specific experience designing, drafting, and implementing HR policies and compliance programs in multiple countries. United States experience is mandatory. 

• Ability to work independently and to drive teams required, including partnering with internal People team members, business leaders, and in-house counsel to drive compliance and HR-related projects forward and to ensure seamless response to new compliance obligations and projects.

• Ability to challenge managers and senior executives particularly as needed during investigations required.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, with a strong ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively with minimal supervision required.

• Ability to manage outside counsel and vendors in both a time- and cost-efficient manner required.

• 2 years of HR experience in a large, highly matrixed, global corporate environment preferred.

• Proficiency in Google Suite (e.g., Word, Sheets, Slides) preferred.

• Direct experience in ISO and SOC audits.

• Experience with drafting and reviewing employee handbooks and policies.

• Ability to parse workforce data, produce reports, analyze data, and establish objectives as needed.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and strong analytical skills.

• Ability to manage and influence various stakeholders at all levels of the organization, ensuring the successful adoption of HR programs.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal, as well as the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across geographies and time zones.

• Self-directed with a high level of initiative; ability to set priorities, meet challenging deadlines and achieve quick resolution of issues.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully.

• Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.

• High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion.

• Ability to travel internationally for offsites and events. 

• Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment and not in an office. 

• Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build the future of work. 

We do not have offices. We are remote first and fully global and remote. We expect people to be comfortable, autonomous, and thrive in a remote working environment. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand our culture and work environment to ensure it's the right fit for you.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.