HR Compliance Director

What You'll Do We’re seeking a strategic, compliance-minded leader to join our team as an Director – HR Compliance . This role will play a critical part in ensuring HR operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies — and focus on partnering with the Service Center Business Units to strengthen our compliance framework. What You’ll Do • Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer to implement, and oversee HR compliance policies and procedures. • Lead compliance risk assessments and conduct testing to identify and address program gaps. • Build and refine the HR Compliance Program with a strategic, cross-functional lens. • Provide expert legal and technical advice on employment laws, contract provisions, and HR regulations. • Serve as a compliance advisor on major business initiatives and projects. • Mentor team members and deliver training that reinforces a culture of compliance. • Explore automation opportunities to enhance compliance oversight and efficiency. • Assist in SBCU compliance efforts. Who You Are • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • 8+ years of relevant experience in compliance, employment law, or risk management (JD or MBA may substitute for some experience). • Proven experience building or significantly enhancing a compliance program is highly preferred. • Deep knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and the regulatory landscape. • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. • Experience in compliance reporting and driving cross-functional collaboration. • Project management capabilities are a plus. • Travel occasionally as needed for business needs. Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range $137000 - $185000 / year Time Off Program Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes Additional Information Work Environments This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. Experience Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Posting Window We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF) 12/2/2025 Latest Post Date: Careers - US 12/2/2025 LinkedIn Remote Hashtag #LI-Remote LinkedIn Hashtag #LI-LT1 Apply tot his job