Senior Program Manager, Human Resource Compliance (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager is part of the Compliance team within Legal, responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the HR compliance program portfolio. This role helps ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements, and partners with stakeholders across HR to build durable, scalable, and well‑controlled compliance programs. This position is ideal for a seasoned program manager who thrives in complexity, influences without authority, and can translate regulatory requirements into operationally sound HR processes. A day in the life… Oversee HR compliance program portfolio, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and alignment across Legal, HR, and business stakeholders Support compliance training and communication, including strategy, content development, delivery planning, reporting, and effectiveness measurement Advise HR and business partners on development and implementation of compliance programs across wide variety of HR compliance areas Assess the health of HR compliance programs by conducting regular reviews, identifying gaps, and driving remediation plans that strengthen control environments and reduce risk Develop, analyze and report out on compliance metrics, including identifying trends and opportunities for program improvement Project manage complex, cross‑functional compliance initiatives, ensuring clear requirements, structured execution, and effective stakeholder engagement Consult on HR compliance standards, including communication, documentation, and process expectations, to promote consistency and operational excellence across the enterprise

Requirements

7+ years of experience in compliance and/or program management.
A Bachelor's degree or paralegal degree (preferred)
Demonstrated experience supporting complex, cross‑functional programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational processes, controls, and documentation
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts, and craft clear training and communication materials
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience building metrics, dashboards, or program health indicators
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, operate independently, and drive clarity in evolving or undefined environments
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and collaborate across HR, Legal, and business teams
Outstanding organizational and planning capabilities, including managing multiple initiatives under tight deadlines with minimal oversight
High integrity and commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Background in HR compliance (such as work with recruiting, compensation, or HR operations) and/or experience working in a corporate legal department is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee HR compliance program portfolio, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and alignment across Legal, HR, and business stakeholders
Support compliance training and communication, including strategy, content development, delivery planning, reporting, and effectiveness measurement
Advise HR and business partners on development and implementation of compliance programs across wide variety of HR compliance areas
Assess the health of HR compliance programs by conducting regular reviews, identifying gaps, and driving remediation plans that strengthen control environments and reduce risk
Develop, analyze and report out on compliance metrics, including identifying trends and opportunities for program improvement
Project manage complex, cross‑functional compliance initiatives, ensuring clear requirements, structured execution, and effective stakeholder engagement
Consult on HR compliance standards, including communication, documentation, and process expectations, to promote consistency and operational excellence across the enterprise