Director of Compliance

The Director of Compliance is responsible for building, managing, and continuously improving BluSky's employment compliance and subcontractor compliance programs. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role serves as the company's subject matter authority on HR policy, wage and hour law, co-employment risk, and subcontractor/vendor compliance -- including full ownership of the subcontractor onboarding process. The Director of Compliance will directly manage two employees currently responsible for subcontractor onboarding operations, providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure the program is executed consistently and in alignment with company standards. This role ensures that BluSky's workforce practices and vendor relationships meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements across every jurisdiction in which the company operates.   PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   HR & Employment Compliance - Serve as BluSky's primary authority on federal, state, and local employment law -- monitoring regulatory changes and translating them into actionable policy and operational guidance. - Own wage and hour compliance across all operating states -- including FLSA classification (exempt vs. non-exempt), California flat-sum regular rate methodology, overtime, meal and rest breaks, final pay, and pay frequency requirements. - Lead worker classification analysis for all employee categories vs. 1099, exempt vs. non-exempt exempt vs. Ordination with Operations and HR. - Oversee the company's arbitration agreement program, ensuring proper execution, record retention, and enforceability across all jurisdictions. - Ensure expense reimbursement, deduction, final pay, and travel time policies are compliant in all states where BluSky operates. - Serve as the internal point of contact for Department of Labor inquiries, wage-related audits, and agency correspondence; escalate material matters to the General Counsel. - Provide compliance guidance and escalation support for complex employee relations matters involving legal risk.   Subcontractor & Vendor Compliance - This is a primary ownership area. The Director of Compliance is responsible for the end-to-end subcontractor and vendor compliance program, including full ownership of the onboarding process. The Director will directly manage two employees currently responsible for subcontractor onboarding operations, providing day-to-day leadership, performance oversight, and strategic direction to ensure consistent, compliant execution. - Directly manage two employees responsible for subcontractor onboarding operations -- providing leadership, coaching, and clear direction to ensure the program is executed consistently and to standard. - Set team priorities, manage workload distribution, and ensure onboarding timelines and credentialing requirements are met across all subcontractor relationships. - Own and administer the subcontractor onboarding process from end to end -- establishing the workflow, required documentation, credentialing standards, and approval criteria for all new subcontractors and vendors. - Oversee verification and maintenance of Certificates of Insurance (COI) for all subcontractors, ensuring coverage meets BluSky's requirements and is renewed prior to expiration. - Oversee verification of state and local licensing for all subcontractor trade work; maintain accurate license records and ensure expirations are flagged and addressed proactively. - Oversee creation and maintenance of subcontractor records in Vista, including subcontractor packet completion and entry of applicable phase codes for each trade of work performed for BluSky. - Facilitate or delegate coordination of subcontractor onboarding meetings with the relevant Vice President and office team prior to commencement of work - Develop and maintain subcontractor compliance standards, including insurance verification, licensing requirements, background screening protocols, and contractual compliance obligations. - Assess and manage co-employment risk across all subcontractor and contingent labor relationships -- defining joint employer thresholds, reviewing subcontractor agreement terms, and maintaining clear classification boundaries. - Oversee supplier and material company setup in Vista, including W-9 collection and phase code entry to support Accounts Payable and Project Accounting functions. - Conduct periodic audits of active subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure ongoing adherence to BluSky's compliance standards and applicable regulatory requirements. - Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Legal to ensure all subcontractor agreements include appropriate compliance provisions and protections. - Maintain a centralized subcontractor compliance database -- tracking onboarding status, credential expiration dates, insurance certificates, and audit findings. - Develop and enforce subcontractor compliance policies, and communicate standards clearly to internal teams and external partners.   HR Policy Development & Governance - Own BluSky's HR policy library drafting, updating, and maintaining policies that comply with applicable federal, state, and local law across all operating jurisdictions. - Conduct regular policy audits to identify gaps or outdated provisions; implement updates on a defined review cycle. - Manage the California employment policy addendum and ensure state-specific requirements are current and correctly applied. - Develop and maintain multi-state compliance tracking -- monitoring legislative changes and proactively flagging operational impact to affected business units.   Audit & Internal Controls - Design and execute recurring internal audits of personnel records, I-9 documentation, timekeeping systems, payroll practices, and employment policies. - Develop corrective action plans to address audit findings, monitor remediation to completion. - Audit timekeeping and pay practices to ensure accuracy in regular rate calculations, meal and rest premium payments, and overtime computations. - Provide compliance oversight of DOT driver record requirements and fleet-related regulatory obligations -- ensuring policies are current, escalating non-compliance, and coordinating with HR and Operations as needed. - Maintain audit documentation and provide periodic compliance reports to the General Counsel.   Training & Communication - Develop and deliver compliance training programs for HR, Operations, Recruiting, and field management teams -- including wage and hour, worker classification, subcontractor compliance, and company policy. - Ensure internal teams are trained within 30 days of any significant policy or regulatory change. - Create clear, practical compliance guidance and reference materials for operational use. - Build a compliance-aware culture by making requirements accessible and actionable at all levels of the organization.     SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct reports.   QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field. - 7+ years of progressive HR compliance or employment law experience, with demonstrated expertise in multi-state wage and hour law. - Proven experience managing subcontractor, contingent labor, or vendor compliance programs, including onboarding and credentialing processes. - Deep working knowledge of FLSA, state wage and hour laws (including California), co-employment risk, and independent contractor classification. - Experience designing and executing internal compliance audits and developing corrective action plans. - Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft policies, training materials, and compliance guidance that are clear and operationally actionable. - Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate with minimal supervision.   EDUCATION: - Master's degree in human resources management or related field preferred. - SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CRIS or similar certifications are a plus. - Experience supporting outside counsel on employment litigation, agency audits, or PAGA matters. - Familiarity with subcontractor licensing requirements, insurance verification workflows, and vendor management platforms. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job.   This position plays a crucial role in supporting our operations that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility, as it entails working various shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. This flexibility is essential to ensure that we consistently meet the needs and expectations of our customers, regardless of the time or day. Employees must be prepared to adapt their schedules as necessary to maintain seamless operational continuity and high levels of customer service.   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly move and walk around the office.   TRAVEL: Ability to travel (including air travel) approximately 25% of the time.   COMPENSATION: BluSky offers a competitive base salary, a bonus plan for qualified positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, equipment appropriate to the position (i.e.: laptop, smart phone, etc.), and corporate apparel allowance.   BluSky also offers extended benefits such as: Hybrid Work, Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, Vendor discounts and more.     EEOC: BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law. It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law.