Indeed Flex

Head of HR Compliance (US)

Austin, Texas, United States · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$160kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

The Head of HR Compliance (US) is the operational anchor and strategic advisor for Indeed Flex.
Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Director, you will serve as the primary expert on US labor and employment law, ensuring our risk and compliance strategy is localized, effective, and scalable.
This role requires a balance of high-level strategic partnership and rigorous operational oversight.

Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and scale the US HR Compliance team; define departmental KPIs and ensure the team has the resources to meet high-volume operational demands.
Strategic US Expansion: Serve as the lead compliance architect for entry into new US territories; conduct multi-state nexus research and local labor law mapping to ensure seamless launches.
Operational Governance: Design and oversee the governance framework for high-volume staffing operations; ensure data integrity across I-9/E-Verify and screening integrations to ensure zero-defect scalability through automation and system optimization.
Liability Mitigation: Mitigate Joint Employer liability through strategic policy design, contract review, and training for both internal teams and external client stakeholders to ensure clear separation of control.
Support Expansion Readiness: Partner with the teams driving expansion, Strategy, Tax, Legal, and Payroll teams to ensure state-level registrations and local insurance requirements are met ahead of territorial expansion.

Proven track record of managing a distributed workforce across 20+ US states, with deep expertise in California-specific labor codes.
Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and workflow efficiency.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand
The employee is required to sit or stand at a desk indoors for most of the day
and is occasionally required to climb or balance

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other advanced HR/Legal certifications.
Duvet days (½ day off every quarter)
We're helping people get jobs by modernizing the world of temporary work.
This platform helps businesses scale their workforce efficiently during busy periods without long-term commitment or administrative hassle.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Performance-based bonus
Access to Company & Employee Benefits
25 days PTO (prorated) + Birthday Off
You are responsible for the health and compliance of our US operations and will directly lead and develop a dedicated team of compliance specialists.
Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary advisor on the US organizational roadmap, providing insight into compensation benchmarks, benefits optimization, and health and safety.

At Indeed Flex, we provide our community of "Flexers" with total control, choice, and ownership over how they work.
Through our evolving technology, we're putting the power of work in the palm of people's hands-connecting businesses with skilled, vetted talent and giving job seekers the fastest way to find shifts that fit their lifestyles.
Whether it's hospitality, retail, or warehousing, we're building a more flexible, efficient, and empowered labor market for everyone.
This job operates in a professional office environment or remotely.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment to complete daily responsibilities and duties.
If working in a remote office environment, a clean, designated workspace must be kept in a safe condition, free from hazards to both the employee and the equipment.
Remote office positions also require reliable, high-speed internet.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environmen t
Physical Demands

Serve as the definitive internal expert on Federal and State-specific employment laws, focusing on offboarding employees, wage and hour, equal opportunity and co-employment.
We're an equal opportunity employer.
Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the definitive internal expert on Federal and State-specific employment laws, focusing on offboarding employees, wage and hour, equal opportunity and co-employment.
Investigations Lead: Own the lifecycle of complex internal investigations (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EEO), delivering high-integrity reports capable of withstanding Federal litigation.

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