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Aston Carter HR Compliance And Employment Director in Redwood City, California
Job Title: HR Compliance and Employment Director
Job Description
The Director of HR Compliance oversees the identification, development, tracking, and outcome reporting of HR programs within a business unit. This role ensures HR policies and practices comply with Municipal, County, State, and Federal laws and provides leadership in developing, maintaining, and enhancing HR policies to meet the needs of various departments. The director is also responsible for leading operational plans for wage/hour compliance and integrating compliance with regulatory standards across HR programs.
Responsibilities
Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Municipal, County, State, and Federal laws.
Provide direction for compliance assessment related to CDPH, CMS, and The Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Act as HR Accreditation Lead with surveyors on audits and investigations.
Develop strategic plans to mitigate HR-related risks affecting reputation, security, safety, and sustainability.
Stay updated on labor law changes and develop plans to adapt policies and procedures.
Liaise with risk management to develop and execute remediation plans based on grievances and claims trends.
Manage the Alternative Work Schedule program to ensure compliance.
Develop, enforce, and audit timekeeping policies for accurate tracking of hours worked and breaks.
Deliver and support HR compliance and policy standards to operational leaders.
Create, maintain, and oversee document flow of HR policy approval processes.
Manage and train staff on HR compliance for surveys and audit readiness.
Lead recruiting and onboarding to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Conduct regular compliance audits of HR policies, procedures, and employee data.
Essential Skills
Fifteen years of progressively responsible work experience, including seven years in management.
Strong hospital management experience with expertise in regulatory compliance.
Understanding of applicable regulations and regulatory agencies.
Ability to analyze, organize, and problem solve.
Ability to direct and manage project and process implementation.
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
Knowledge of HR functional operations, business systems, and processes.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Experience with federal and State of California wage and hour compliance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Work Environment
Preferably hybrid in California (knowledge of CA laws required) Standard day shift from 8 AM to 5 PM.
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 classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Redwood City,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
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.
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.
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.