HR Compliance Manager

The HR Compliance Manager will work directly with the Head of HR Compliance for the development and implementation of industry-specific and comprehensive HR compliance policy and programs for the company. This position will assist in the evaluation of applicable laws and regulations while serving as a business partner to senior leadership to identify, propose, and implement necessary actions to mitigate risk and to prevent, detect, and correct noncompliance.

Location: This position will report onsite at our Corporate HQ in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Provides general management and ad hoc support of company HR policies and procedures, including immigration, ADA, AAP, EEO, FMLA, OFCCP, and other federal, state, and local compliance programs.
• Serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on U.S. immigration compliance, with a primary focus on employment eligibility verification and Form I‑9 administration.
• Coordinates business and administrative units on priority compliance issues, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation; policy development and implementation; and HR personnel training.
• Conducts internal Form I‑9 audits and self‑assessments, identifies errors or compliance gaps, implements corrective actions, and recommends process improvements to mitigate risk.
• Provides guidance and training to HR staff, managers, and recruiters on Form I‑9 completion, reverification, document retention, and inspection readiness.
• Monitors and interprets changes in immigration laws, regulations, and agency guidance (including DHS, USCIS, and ICE) and translates requirements into compliant policies, practices, and procedures.
• Partners with Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders during government audits, inspections, or inquiries related to Form I‑9s or employment authorization.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of company affirmative action programs; files EEO‑1 and VETS‑4212 reports annually; and maintains other required records, reports, and logs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates and oversees the company’s annual HR Compliance audit, providing gap‑analysis feedback and action planning; conducts periodic audits of systems, procedures, policies, and workflows to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
• Drives the identification, reporting, and analysis of relevant measures of human resource performance and collaborates with the HR leadership team on analysis and action planning.
• Participates in HR IT, HRIS, and vendor status meetings for issue resolution and evaluation of system enhancements or upgrades related to compliance and data integrity.
• Assists the Head of HR Compliance in conducting and administering internal HR compliance activities and corporate reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Compliance experience, with demonstrated responsibility for regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in U.S. immigration compliance, with a strong emphasis on Form I‑9 administration, audits, and correction standards.
• In‑depth working knowledge of IRCA requirements, DHS regulations, and ICE audit processes, including enforcement trends and best practices for risk mitigation.
• Proven experience conducting internal compliance audits, developing remediation plans, and supporting organizations through external audits or inspections.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to assess compliance risk and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory and immigration requirements to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, influence others, mediate conflict, and take decisive action.
• Superior organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Highly preferred: Full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to accurately interpret, translate, and communicate complex regulatory, policy, and employee‑relations information across a diverse employee population.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $90,000 - $110,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.