Director of Compliance - US & Canada

Zayo Group•Denver, CO

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and detail-oriented Director of Compliance to lead HR compliance across our US & Canadian operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to applicable labor laws, regulations and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in compliance, employment law, and risk mitigation, with a proven ability as a trusted advisor to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across a dynamic, cross-border organization. NOTE: The team is looking for this role to be located in Denver and working in the Denver Office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, industrial psychology, law, or related field; MBA, or advanced certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCEP or CHRL/CHRP) preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in compliance and/or employee relations, with at least 6 years of leadership capacity.
Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian labor laws, employment standards, in telecom regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Experience in mid-to-large organizations (5,000+ employees) in infrastructure, technology, or professional services sectors preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or negotiating with unions is a plus.
Bilingualism (French and English) strongly preferred.
Strategic thinker with a global mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Passionate about building ethical, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
Skilled influencing senior leaders and driving cross-functional initiatives.
Adept at balancing compliance rigor with business agility.
Curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop andâ¯maintainâ¯a comprehensive HR compliance framework across the U.S. and Canadian operations.
Monitor and interpret to ensure alignment with federal, state/provincial labor laws, occupational health and safety standards, pay transparency, and telecom-specific regulations in order to proactively update internal policies, procedures, and controls.
Lead internal audits, investigations, and assessments related to wage and hour laws, EEO, ADA, FMLA, OHSA/OHS, LEEP, ACA, ESA and other relevant regulations.
Serve as a liaison with external regulatory bodies and internal audit/legal teams.
Deliver training on compliance topics including privacy, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, antitrust, and conflict of interest.
Draft, update, and implement HR policies and employee handbooks tailored to U.S. and Canadian operations.
Partner with Legal, Total Rewards, and Employee Relations to ensure policy consistency and legal compliance.
Provide expert guidance on policy interpretation and application to HRBPs and business leaders.
Oversee internal investigations related to compliance concerns, employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes with discretion and empathy.
Champion digital transformation in HR by modernizing systems and leveraging data for decision-making within the scope of responsibility.
Coach and mentor HRBP and compliance team members, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.
Maintainâ¯accurateâ¯records and prepare reports for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Commercial, and Technology teams to mitigate compliance risks and ensure policy alignment.
Identify areas of vulnerability and develop corrective action plans.
Serve as the primary HR compliance liaison for Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with U.S. practices while respecting local nuances.
Stay current on emerging trends and legislative changes in both countries and assess their impact on HR practices.