Justworks

Justworks

Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

New York, New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$190kDetected 6 days ago
ComplianceTaxAuditingPerformance ManagementCustomer SuccessResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringInternal Audit

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59Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level II · 2×
Level I$99,8821 entry
Level II$127,3582 entries
Level III$154,8563 entries
Level IV$182,3334 entries

$7,856 more — $154,856 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $154,856 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Financial Risk Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Financial Risk Specialists (13-2054) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
  • We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business.
  • We're data-driven and never stop iterating.

Responsibilities

  • Develop team members and build the capabilities, judgment, and accountability needed for consistent regulatory execution.
  • Partner with Product Compliance leadership on organizational design, resourcing, and the continued evolution of these functions.
  • Develop meaningful operational measures that help assess execution, capacity, quality, and risk.
  • Oversee interactions with regulators, government agencies, auditors, and external partners as appropriate, and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
  • Lead the function in monitoring and interpreting relevant regulatory developments and assessing their impact on Justworks' products and operations.
  • Partner with Payroll Compliance, Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to support implementation of new or changing requirements.
  • Partner with Product Compliance leadership, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Product, Security, and other stakeholders to strengthen controls and address identified risks within the functions.
  • Support audit and examination readiness through clear documentation, evidence, ownership, and timely follow-up.
  • Build trusted partnerships across Legal, Product, Engineering, Payroll Compliance, Finance, Security, Internal Audit, Customer Success, Government Affairs, and Operations.
  • Work with cross-functional partners to ensure regulatory requirements are understood and translated into practical, sustainable business processes.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, tax compliance or research, compliance operations, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams responsible for complex regulatory or compliance obligations.
  • Experience leading regulatory compliance programs in a highly regulated environment.
  • Strong regulatory judgment and demonstrated ability to translate complex requirements into operational processes, controls, and clear ownership.
  • Demonstrated experience strengthening or scaling compliance operations, including process documentation, business continuity, controls, and performance management.
  • Experience working with government agencies, regulators, auditors, Legal, and cross-functional business partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and manage regulatory, operational, and business continuity risks.
  • Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate risks and priorities to senior leaders.
  • Proven ability to influence and drive outcomes across functions.

Compensation

  • The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $147,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year.

Benefits

  • Establish clear ownership, documented processes, effective controls, escalation paths, and backup coverage for critical regulatory obligations.
  • Create sustainable coverage across critical responsibilities through thoughtful role design, cross-training, and succession planning.

Company info

  • At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
  • We're helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We're data-driven and never stop iterating. If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
  • We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
  • Our Values
  • At Justworks, you'll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community.
  • We solve HR issues.
  • If you'd like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
  • We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks.
  • These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.
  • If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
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