Employment Policy & Compliance Principal

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If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Employment Policy & Compliance Principal serves as a senior-level compliance professional supporting the Director in ensuring Stanford Health Care HR policies and practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This role leads complex compliance projects, conducts high-level assessments, and provides expert consultation to HR and business leaders across the organization. The Principal works with substantial autonomy while providing guidance to Employment Policy & Compliance Consultants and serves as a subject matter expert in specialized compliance areas. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Develops and oversees strategic employment compliance frameworks across multiple regulatory domains, implementing system-wide approaches to ensure Stanford Health Care maintains consistent compliance with evolving municipal, county, state, and federal requirements. Leads the analysis of complex PAGA cases and high-risk compliance issues, partnering with Legal to develop organizational defense strategies and implementing systemic improvements to prevent future claims. Designs comprehensive audit methodologies for timekeeping, wage and hour compliance, and alternative work schedule implementation, establishing protocols and standards for the broader HR compliance team. Serves as the primary strategic advisor to HR senior leaders on emerging compliance trends and regulatory changes, developing proactive approaches to address potential risks across the organization. Oversees the HR compliance response to major regulatory surveys and accreditation activities, ensuring readiness and coordinating cross-functional preparation efforts. Leads policy governance initiatives, including the development of new policies and substantive revisions to existing policies in response to significant legislative changes. Provides mentorship and technical guidance to HR Compliance Consultants, developing their expertise and ensuring consistent application of compliance standards across all assigned areas. Designs and implements innovative data analytics approaches to identify compliance trends, leading to proactive risk mitigation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Education Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Law from an accredited college or university. Experience Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of HR compliance or employee relations experience required, with demonstrated expertise across multiple domains including: wage-and-hour issues, AWS, policy governance, regulatory surveys, PAGA, timekeeping audits, and unemployment claims. Five (5) years of experience leading teams or major initiatives in a compliance-related function, preferably in healthcare required. Experience developing and implementing compliance programs in large, complex healthcare organizations. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge of healthcare-specific HR compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks. Expert understanding of California and federal employment laws, with particular emphasis on wage and hour requirements and PAGA implications. Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical policies and procedures. Excellent project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence senior leadership. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex compliance challenges. Experience with compliance management systems and advanced HR data analysis methodologies. Licenses and Certifications Advanced professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or specialized compliance certifications are preferred. These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $76.97 - $102.01 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.