Sr. HR Compliance Partner

Senior HR Compliance Partner – Columbia, SC (Hybrid) The Senior HR Compliance Partner leads enterprise compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. This role collaborates with senior HR leadership and cross-functional teams to design and implement compliance programs, mitigate risk, and promote a culture of accountability and ethical practices. What You’ll Do: • Develop and lead an enterprise-wide HR compliance strategy aligned with organizational goals. • Advise senior leadership on regulatory risk and compliance matters. • Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on HR policies and practices. • Represent HR in executive risk committees and external audits. • Create and maintain HR policies ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. • Oversee compliance investigations, audits, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions. • Partner with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams for alignment and readiness. • Design and deliver compliance training for HR and management teams. • Mentor the HR Compliance team and guide on complex compliance issues, including remote work policies. • Promote a culture of accountability and ethical practice across the organization. What You’ll Need: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Compliance, or related field; master’s preferred. • Experience: Minimum 8 years in HR compliance, employment law, or risk management with leadership responsibilities. • Certifications: SHRM required; CCEP preferred. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate regulatory trends and adapt compliance strategies proactively. • Leadership & Influence: Skilled in guiding teams and influencing senior stakeholders. • Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable policies. • Communication & Change Management: Exceptional communication skills and proven success in leading compliance-related change initiatives. AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community. Find out more on AgFirst.com , and follow us on LinkedIn ! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job