HR Director, Compliance & Audit

POSITION: HR Director, Compliance & Audit      

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: SVP, Employment Counsel

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt 

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

The HR Director, Compliance & Audit is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading enterprise-wide employment compliance oversight and HR audit initiatives across a multi-state organization. Reporting to the SVP, Employment Counsel, with a dotted line to the SVP, Human Resources, this role serves as a strategic advisor and operational lead in identifying, assessing, and mitigating employment-related risk.

While this role supports compliance across all U.S. jurisdictions where the company operates, strong expertise in California employment law is required given the complexity and regulatory environment of that market. This role requires an exceptionally detail-oriented, analytical, and strong communicator who can partner closely with Legal, HR Leadership, Compensation, and Learning & Development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and lead a comprehensive HR compliance and audit framework across a multi-state organization.
• Conduct and oversee periodic audits of HR practices, including wage & hour compliance, employee classification, documentation integrity, corrective action processes, and workplace investigation protocols.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex employment law requirements, including California law.
• Partner closely with HR Leadership, Compensation, and the L&D HR Training function to align policies and practices with compliance standards.
• Monitor emerging employment law trends nationally and recommend proactive policy and process enhancements.
• Utilize Workday data to support compliance reviews, reporting, and audit analysis.
• Oversee or support review of concerns raised through the Speak Up (ethics hotline) platform and identify recurring compliance trends.
• Develop audit tools, scorecards, and reporting dashboards to assess compliance risk exposure.
• Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective action plans with location-level and corporate HR teams.
• Support internal investigations, agency responses, and regulatory reviews as needed.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and risk summaries for senior leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience        

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in HR compliance, employment law, HR audit, or related discipline.
• Extensive, hands-on knowledge of California employment law (required).
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws.
• Demonstrated experience conducting HR or employment compliance audits
• Workday experience highly preferred.
• Experience working with Speak Up or ethics hotline platforms highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple business functions.

COMPENSATION

This role offers a base salary range of $120,000–$135,000 annually, plus performance-based incentives, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Hybrid role based in Culver City, CA. Candidates must be local and able to work onsite at least three days per week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.