HR Compliance & Employment Leader

HR Compliance & Employment Leader Robert Half - 3.9 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $72.52 - $83.97 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Compliance audits & assessments HR legal compliance State healthcare regulations Bachelor's degree Quality improvement Hospital regulatory compliance Cross-functional communication Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced HR compliance leader to support a long-term contract opportunity in Palo Alto, California. This role will guide employment compliance, policy governance, audit readiness, and quality improvement efforts within a complex healthcare environment. The position partners with HR and operational leaders to strengthen regulatory alignment, reduce organizational risk, and promote consistent standards across human resources programs.

Responsibilities:

Direct employment compliance programs to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices align with municipal, county, state, and federal requirements. Lead preparation for accreditation reviews, regulatory surveys, and employment-related audits by coordinating documentation, responses, and corrective actions. Advise HR leadership and department stakeholders on policy interpretation, regulatory expectations, and practical compliance solutions. Oversee the development, revision, approval routing, and record maintenance of HR policies and related governance documents. Design and deliver training initiatives that improve compliance awareness, policy adherence, and audit readiness across HR teams and business partners. Identify exposure areas within HR operations, assess control effectiveness, and drive strategic improvements that protect organizational reputation and operational continuity. Serve as the primary HR contact during external reviews and investigations involving employee records, ensuring accurate and timely submission of required materials. Manage staff preparation for hospital survey activity and ongoing compliance monitoring to maintain readiness for accreditation and certification reviews. Support workforce planning activities, including recruiting and onboarding coordination, to help maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily operations.

Palo Alto Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in HR, compliance, auditing, or a closely related function. Minimum of 7 years of leadership or management experience overseeing teams, programs, or enterprise-level initiatives. Strong background in hospital or healthcare regulatory compliance with knowledge of accreditation and oversight standards. Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk, interpret regulations, and implement practical process improvements across HR operations. Excellent communication, reporting, and training skills with the ability to work effectively across leadership and functional teams. Proven experience managing audits, policy administration, compliance documentation, and operational readiness efforts. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .