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Head of Product Compliance

Justworks is a mission-driven HR platform that helps small and growing businesses manage payroll, benefits, and compliance. The Head of Product Compliance will build and lead a centralized compliance function to embed regulatory requirements into product and operational processes, balancing risk mitigation with scalable enablement and operational automation.

Skills

  • Deep regulatory and compliance expertise for product-led organizations
  • Product and business acumen to balance compliance with customer experience
  • Experience operationalizing compliance via systems, automation, and controls
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
  • Data literacy and experience using analytics to prioritize and measure compliance risks
  • Audit and certification readiness experience
  • Familiarity with payroll, tax, payments, benefits, and international employment regulations

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing product compliance team and set the operating model for the function.
  • Define and implement product-focused compliance strategy, frameworks, and governance across product lines.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to embed compliance by design into systems, architecture, and workflows.
  • Ensure readiness for audits and certifications (e.g., ESAC, CPEO, SOC) and manage regulator and auditor relationships.
  • Translate regulatory requirements into product specifications, automated controls, and auditable workflows.
  • Build single source of truth for compliance documentation, decisions, and knowledge sharing.
  • Provide senior-level regulatory insight to influence product strategy and long-term planning.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary within stated range
  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness program offerings
  • Hybrid work model with NYC office presence
  • Company retreats and professional development opportunities
  • Inclusive, values-driven culture and commitment to DEIB
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Rise from Within
Growth & Learning
Transparent & Candid
Diversity of Opinions
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$225,000/yr - $270,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2025
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