Employment Compliance Manager - Multi-State PEO Programs
About The Position
The Employment Compliance Manager – Multi-State PEO Programs leads compliance operations in a PEO environment supporting 30,000+ Worksite Employees (WSE). This role manages a team of Compliance Specialists who oversee handbook/policy compliance, regulatory training, and multi-state employment law matters. The Manager ensures all compliance programs are harmonized, scalable, and responsive to federal, state, and local regulations. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Manager partners with Legal Advisors Human Resources and senior leadership to evaluate risk, design compliance strategies, and implement solutions that enhance regulatory readiness and client confidence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in HR compliance, employment law, or employee relations, including multi-state or global exposure.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience within a PEO, ASO, or HR environment, supporting employer-of-record or co-employment models.
- Demonstrated expertise in handbook development, policy administration, state addendum creation, and regulatory training programs.
- Practical experience supporting implementation compliance during client onboarding and transitions.
- Demonstrated experience leading compliance projects, audits, and regulatory change initiatives.
- Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Title VII, OSHA, and state-specific PFML and wage-hour laws).
- Strong familiarity with operational frameworks, including client-service models, risk mitigation, and shared HR accountability.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory concepts in plain language.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret legislation, assess compliance impact, and recommend scalable solutions.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in HRIS, case management, and reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce, UKG Ready, EY)
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Nice To Haves
- JD or Licensed Attorney preferred
- Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or Certified PEO Professional preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance with company paid premium for employee only coverage
- FSA and HSA options available
- Company paid dental insurance for employee only coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- A 401K plan with company match and safe harbor contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Additional ancillary benefits including Vision, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Accident
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
