Director of Labor Compliance

Fira Health

31d

About The Position

The Director of Labor Compliance is responsible for owning, leading, and continuously strengthening labor and employment compliance across a multi-state home health organization operating in 15+ states. This role exists because labor compliance has reached a scale and complexity that requires full-time, specialized leadership. This individual will serve as the organization’s subject-matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws, ensuring policies, pay practices, classifications, onboarding, terminations, and day-to-day employment decisions remain compliant at all times. The role partners closely with HR, Payroll, Operations, Legal Counsel, and Executive Leadership and operates with a proactive, audit-ready mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Legal Studies, or related field
7+ years of progressive labor and employment compliance experience
Demonstrated multi-state compliance experience (10+ states strongly preferred)
Deep working knowledge of:
FLSA and wage & hour laws
State and local labor law variations
Employment classifications and pay practices
Experience supporting audits, investigations, or agency inquiries
Strong ability to interpret laws and apply them in real-world operational settings

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health, healthcare, or highly regulated industries
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification
Experience supporting M&A activity and rapid growth
Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems in multi-state environments

Responsibilities

Multi-State Labor Law Compliance
Own compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including but not limited to:
FLSA, wage and hour, overtime, minimum wage
Employee classification (exempt vs. non-exempt; employee vs. contractor)
State-specific leave laws (paid sick leave, family leave, pregnancy leave, military leave)
Meal and rest break requirements
Final pay, pay frequency, and pay statement requirements
Maintain an active compliance framework for 15+ states, tracking differences and changes by jurisdiction.
Wage & Hour Oversight
Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure:
Accurate pay practices across states
Proper overtime calculations and pay codes
Correct handling of on-call time, travel time, training time, and missed breaks
Lead internal wage and hour audits and corrective actions as needed.
Policy, SOP, & Documentation Management
Draft, maintain, and update:
Employee handbooks (state-specific addenda)
Labor-related HR policies and SOPs
Compliance matrices and state law trackers
Ensure policies are consistently implemented across all locations and teams.
Risk Management & Audits
Proactively identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Prepare the organization for:
DOL audits
State labor agency audits
Internal and external compliance reviews
Lead responses to labor-related investigations, claims, and agency inquiries in partnership with legal counsel.
Training & Education
Serve as the internal authority for labor compliance guidance.
Train HR, Payroll, Operations leaders, and managers on:
State-specific labor law requirements
Proper timekeeping and pay practices
Compliant hiring, discipline, and termination processes
Translate complex labor laws into clear, actionable guidance for the business.
M&A and Expansion Support
Support acquisitions, mergers, and new state expansion by:
Conducting labor compliance due diligence
Identifying gaps, risks, and remediation plans
Aligning acquired entities with company compliance standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
HR & Talent Acquisition
Payroll & Finance
Operations & Clinical Leadership
Legal Counsel
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on labor-related decisions and strategy.