Workforce Compliance & Risk Senior Manager

Location: Remote – United States (Nationwide)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $90-$110/hr DOE

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Compliance & Risk Senior Manager to join a leading global professional services organization. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a strategic, hands-on compliance leader with extensive experience in workforce compliance, HR consulting, risk management, and regulatory governance.

In this highly visible role, you will lead complex client engagements, develop workforce compliance strategies, design effective governance and control frameworks, and advise senior stakeholders on regulatory risks and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of relevant experience, strong consulting and client relationship management skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the intention of transitioning into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead comprehensive workforce compliance and risk assessments, identifying regulatory gaps, operational vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks, governance structures, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate HR policies, workforce practices, operational procedures, and compliance controls against applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen compliance programs, reduce organizational risk, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Oversee corrective action plans, remediation initiatives, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Client Engagement & Consulting Leadership

• Lead complex consulting engagements from initial scoping and planning through execution, delivery, and ongoing support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on workforce compliance, risk management, and governance.
• Manage multiple workstreams, project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Present compliance findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and improve client outcomes.

Compliance Operations & Process Improvement

• Design and optimize workforce compliance operating models, processes, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and data analytics to improve compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Develop standardized methodologies, reusable compliance playbooks, and operational best practices.
• Support audit readiness, regulatory reviews, and internal compliance assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Business Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional consulting and compliance teams.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for complex client deliverables.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development, solution design, and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, additional consulting services, and long-term client partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal leadership to develop innovative, scalable workforce compliance solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in workforce compliance, HR consulting, HR operations, risk management, or managed services.
• Significant experience leading complex compliance initiatives, consulting engagements, or enterprise-level risk programs.
• Strong knowledge of workforce compliance requirements, regulatory frameworks, governance, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to assess compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement sustainable operational improvements.
• Experience designing or improving compliance operating models, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage senior client stakeholders and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Experience leading teams, managing multiple projects, and delivering high-quality consulting solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience contributing to business development, client proposals, or account growth initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, remote consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with a Big Four consulting firm, global professional services organization, or large enterprise.
• Expertise in workforce-related regulatory compliance, employment practices, HR governance, or workforce risk advisory.
• Experience supporting managed services or large-scale HR transformation programs.
• Familiarity with technology-enabled compliance solutions, workflow automation, and compliance reporting platforms.
• Experience developing standardized compliance frameworks, playbooks, or reusable consulting methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCEP, or relevant risk/compliance credentials.
• Experience supporting client account development, solution presentations, or consulting proposals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned workforce compliance and risk leader who combines deep regulatory and operational expertise with strong consulting, stakeholder management, and business development capabilities.

This individual can confidently lead complex client engagements, advise executive stakeholders, develop practical compliance solutions, and guide teams through implementation.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience building and improving workforce compliance programs—not simply monitoring existing policies or conducting routine audits.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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