Senior Director, HR Compliance and Employee-Labor Relations

About the role

It's more than a job This Kuehne+Nagel Human Resources role covers recruiting, compensation, talent management and... toys. Yes, toys. Because your efforts create a functional and positive workplace that allows teams to stay focused on helping toy manufacturers, for example, get their products to stores and children around the world. Working in HR at Kuehne+Nagel brings more joy than we imagine.

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal controls and training programs to meet Federal, State, and Local regulations, including for California and New York; manage internal and external audit processes, including risk assessments and corrective actions; monitor and communicate legislative and regulatory changes to HR, HRIS, Payroll, and leadership; collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance with OFCCP and other regulatory reporting requirements; advise on union matters, including collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Partner with HR, COEs, and business units to develop and revise policies aligned with new regulations; advise leadership on risk mitigation and employment-related best practices; ensure implementation of corrective actions across departments.
• Oversee HR Compliance team operations, task alignment, and goal setting; develop and deliver onboarding and ongoing training for Compliance Analysts; foster team expertise in compliance procedures and best practices; maintain effective communication through regular status updates and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain regulatory databases and documentation to uphold corporate standards; assess HRIS systems to support compliance objectives and system updates; provide tools and guidance to ensure stakeholder compliance with labor and employment laws.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of combined experience in HR Compliance, HR Auditing, Employee and Labor Relations, or Employment Counsel roles, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing employees and building teams
• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, Employment Law or Labor Relations or related discipline
• Extensive experience with Wage and Hour, FLSA, OFCCP and ADA employment laws and regulations
• Experience with California and New York labor laws required
• Experience working within a multi-national organization and developing relationships across functions
• Experience with both Employment and Traditional Labor Law
• Demonstrated track record of challenging existing policies and processes and building business cases to support necessary changes
• Domestic travel required 20%

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Incentive compensation for eligible roles

Pay

The target base salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $200,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.