Job Title: HR Compliance Director - 100% REMOTE

Job Description

The Director of HR Compliance plays a pivotal role in ensuring that HR policies and practices align with municipal, county, state, and federal laws. This position provides leadership and guidance in the development and enhancement of HR policies to meet the needs of both Human Resources and client departments. The Director leads operational plans for wage and hour compliance and offers consultation and education to integrate compliance with regulatory standards across HR programs.

Responsibilities

Ensure HR policies and practices comply with municipal, county, state, and federal laws.Provide direction for assessing compliance with accreditation standards for hospitals, service lines, and laboratory programs.Act as the HR Accreditation Lead during audits and investigations, ensuring timely submission of compliance proof.Develop strategic plans to mitigate HR-related risks affecting organizational reputation, security, safety, and sustainability.Liaise with risk management to develop remediation plans based on trends in grievances and legal claims.Manage the Alternative Work Schedule program to ensure compliance.Develop, enforce, and audit timekeeping policies for accurate tracking of hours worked, meal periods, and rest breaks.Deliver HR compliance and policy standards to operational leaders and develop training programs as needed.Create, maintain, and oversee the document flow of the HR policy approval process.Manage and train staff on HR compliance components for hospital and service line surveys.Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts to ensure adequate staffing levels.Conduct regular compliance audits of HR policies, procedures, and employee data.

Essential Skills

Fifteen years of progressively responsible HR experience, including 5+ years in a Director-level role.Strong hospital management experience with expertise in regulatory compliance.Ability to analyze, organize, and solve problems, identifying system vulnerabilities and developing solutions.Ability to direct and manage high-impact projects and communications.Foster effective working relationships and build consensus.Knowledge of HR functional operations, business systems, and processes.Understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to HR.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.Expertise in California wage and hour laws, including meal and rest break compliance.Experience with timekeeping/workforce systems such as Kronos or UKG.Experience in healthcare systems with large workforces, especially clinical populations.Audit and investigation experience in wage and hour audits and policy enforcement.

Work Environment

The typical workday is from 8 AM to 5 PM. Knowledge of California laws is essential for this position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redwood City, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $79.76 - $111.75/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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\nAbout Aston Carter\n\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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