Program Manager, HR Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +16 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the monitoring of new and emerging employment regulations across U.S. federal, state, and international jurisdictions.

• Create and maintain a compliance register along with ownership mapping.

• Document, allocate, and track compliance risks and obligations.

• Develop and sustain compliance playbooks and operational standards.

• Assist in international employment compliance governance across various jurisdictions.

• Ensure compliance controls and documentation are audit-ready.

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including documentation, evidence organization, and audit response management.

• Aid in the preparation and submission of mandatory government reports, including federal and state workforce filings.

• Act as a subject matter expert and advisory resource regarding compliance requirements.

• Establish and communicate compliance guidelines for operational teams.

• Support the development and implementation of accessible guidance.

• Contribute to compliance education initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in HR compliance, employment law operations, or a related field, with direct involvement in compliance program management.

• Solid understanding of U.S. employment laws and regulatory frameworks, including FLSA, EEO, FCRA, and related requirements.

• Experience in compliance risk identification, gap assessments, or audit coordination.

• Proven ability to manage HR policy governance processes, including review cycles, version control, and legal alignment.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a successful track record of managing multiple concurrent compliance programs.

• Familiarity with Workday or a similar HRIS.

• Preference for candidates with knowledge of international employment compliance.

• Experience in supporting HR compliance programs in a multi-jurisdictional or global environment is preferred.

• Background in audit readiness, regulatory response, or compliance documentation standards is advantageous.

• Experience in developing compliance playbooks, standard operating procedures, or governance frameworks utilized by HR partners or operational teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance, and location.

• Opportunity for remote work from a location of the employee’s choice within eligible U.S. regions.

• Assurance that employees will not be compensated below the salary threshold for exempt employees in their residing state.

• Flexible distributed work through Zillow’s Cloud HQ model.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and support for disability accommodations.