HR Compliance Manager

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DLA Piper

Global law firm located in more than 40 countries

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dlapiper.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Law Practice

Global

2005

Partnership

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• The HR Compliance Manager, working in collaboration with and in support of the
• firm’s strategic initiatives, leads the firm’s employment compliance function,
• ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulatory
• requirements, and internal policies. As the HR Compliance Manager, you will
• focus on strengthening and continuously improving HR policies, procedures, and
• practices through proactive risk assessment, audits, training, and advisory
• support. You will be serving as a trusted subject matter expert, partner closely
• with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify compliance risks,
• recommend solutions, and support informed decision-making. While the role does
• not include direct people management, it requires strong ownership of compliance
• processes, influence across the organization, and execution of firmwide
• compliance initiatives.
• Monitor, interpret, and assess changes in federal, state, and local employment
• laws and regulations; ensure timely and compliant updates to Firm policies,
• practices, and procedures.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Firm HR policies and procedures,
• providing guidance to HR, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Office of General Counsel on HR
• compliance matters, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Develop, maintain, and govern HR compliance documentation, ensuring strong
• document control, versioning, and audit readiness.
• Lead the timely development, implementation, and communication of HR
• policies, procedures, and related guidance materials.
• Ensure policies and practices are consistently applied and aligned with
• legal requirements and Firm standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of HR compliance obligations and
• proactively develop and manage project plans to ensure timely execution.
• Recommend, plan, and lead internal audits of HR processes to ensure
• compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Lead special projects related to HR compliance, risk mitigation, and policy
• development as needed.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of
• mandatory HR compliance training programs, including harassment prevention,
• workplace conduct, and other legally required trainings.
• Monitor completion, tracking, and certification of required training
• programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to update training content in response
• to legal changes, policy updates, or identified risk areas.
• Manage and produce HR compliance reporting, including collaboration with
• internal and external partners to prepare and submit required statutory filings
• (e.g., EEO, VETS, pay data reporting).
• Generate compliance, audit, training, and HR metrics reports for leadership
• review.
• Monitor and report on compliance-related activities and emerging risks.
• Partner with HR Technology & Reporting, Payroll, and Benefits teams to
• ensure Workday time and absence configurations align with Firm policies,
• procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies and recommend programmatic or system-based
• solutions to strengthen and scale HR compliance processes.
• Keep HR leadership and key stakeholders informed of compliance status,
• risks, and progress against established plans.
• Remain apprised of strategic Firm initiatives and align HR compliance
• priorities and action plans with overall Firm goals.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and compliant workplace culture aligned
• with the Firm’s values.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Deep proficiency in federal, state, and local employment laws. Ability to
• interpret legal requirements and translate them into clear, actionable HR
• policies. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance documentation
• and related communications. Experience conducting internal audits of HR
• practices and procedures. Ability to identify compliance risks and recommend
• corrective actions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Capable
• of successfully developing and delivering compliance training programs.
• Proficient in analyzing data and trends to identify compliance gaps. Ability to
• synthesize complex legal information into practical guidance. High level of
• accuracy in reviewing documentation and maintaining accurate records. Vigilant
• in monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring timely updates. Demonstrates
• discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive, confidential and privileged
• information. Upholds ethical standards and promotes a culture of compliance and
• accountability. Familiarity with HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and compliance
• tracking tools. Intermediate level skill in using reporting tools, including
• Microsoft Excel, and databases to manage compliance metrics. Skilled at
• cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across all
• levels of the organization. Ability to work independently and influences
• cross-functional teams without direct authority. Demonstrates exceptional
• organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple compliance tasks,
• deadlines, and documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PHR, or SPHR) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in HR compliance.

• All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve
• our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers,
• business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient,
• timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high
• standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
• Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion
• of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The
• role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and
• standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.
• The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid
• work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for
• which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor
• and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)