Manager, HR Policy & Compliance

Join a top employer and advance your career! Aplin has partnered with a leading construction company to recruit an HR Policy and Compliance Manager for its Denver, Colorado office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, complex organization in a newly established leadership role, where you will lead corporate policy development, compliance, and governance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $135,000-$174,000 USD annually
• Please note, this role will be fully in-office at the client’s Denver, Colorado office
• Permanent Opportunity + Health and Dental Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, review, and governance of enterprise-wide HR policies, standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Interpret complex legislation and regulatory requirements, translating them into clear, practical policies and guidance for business stakeholders.
• Partner with Legal, HR, and senior leadership to ensure compliance with employment legislation and corporate governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic recommendations and assess potential operational, financial, legal, and reputational risks.
• Oversee policy governance, ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Review and modernize existing policies while developing new frameworks to support evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and coach a Policy and Compliance Specialist, providing guidance, setting priorities, and supporting professional development.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization to influence decisions and promote consistent policy application.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen governance practices, and improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage AI tools, data, reporting, and emerging technologies to enhance policy management, compliance practices, and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in policy development, governance, compliance, employment law, HR, or a related discipline within a large, complex organization.
• Experience in employment law, legal compliance, or regulatory affairs is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Extensive experience developing, reviewing, interpreting, and implementing corporate policies and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and technical information into clear, concise, and actionable guidance.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders, navigate competing priorities, and build relationships across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
• A proactive, self-directed approach, with the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within large, matrixed organizations where collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and influence are essential.
• Exposure to international regulatory environments, including Australia, is an asset.
• Experience leveraging AI and technology to enhance policy development, governance, compliance, or process improvement is an asset.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.