Risk & Compliance Consultant

Workforce Compliance & Risk Consultant

Location: Remote – United States

Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2 Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire)

Pay Rate: $40–$50/hour W-2

Contract Duration: TBD, with intent to convert to permanent employment

Start Date: ASAP

Travel: Up to 25%

Experience Level: Intermediate (3–5 years preferred)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Workforce Compliance & Risk Consultant to support a leading global professional services organization. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an HR compliance professional who enjoys researching employment regulations, evaluating workforce policies, identifying compliance risks, and developing practical solutions for complex HR challenges.

In this role, you will support consulting engagements across advisory, implementation, and ongoing operational services. You will collaborate with internal teams to help clients navigate evolving employment regulations, strengthen compliance practices, and improve HR policies and processes.

This is a full-time contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws, HR regulations, and workforce compliance requirements.
• Review and evaluate employee handbooks, HR policies, procedures, and internal controls to identify potential compliance gaps.
• Conduct workforce-related risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to address identified concerns.
• Draft, revise, and maintain HR policies, compliance documentation, regulatory trackers, and employee handbook content.
• Support client advisory engagements by researching workforce compliance questions and preparing actionable recommendations.
• Develop professional PowerPoint presentations, Excel trackers, reports, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Monitor changes in employment regulations and help ensure policies and procedures remain current.
• Assist with compliance audits, documentation reviews, and implementation of process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, legal, compliance, and consulting teams to support client projects.
• Track compliance activities, maintain accurate records, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Workforce or HR compliance
• HR consulting or advisory services
• HR operations
• Employee relations
• Employment law or regulatory compliance
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment regulations, workplace policies, and HR compliance practices.
• Experience researching regulations and translating findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting policies, reports, and professional documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with remote teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in workforce compliance, HR consulting, employee relations, or employment-law advisory.
• Experience reviewing or updating employee handbooks and workplace policies.
• Familiarity with federal and multi-state employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience supporting consulting engagements or working in a professional services environment.
• Experience developing compliance trackers, risk assessments, and executive-level presentations.
• Exposure to HR compliance audits, regulatory monitoring, or workforce risk management.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory information and communicate findings to non-legal stakeholders.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, a strong researcher, and an exceptional written communicator. They are comfortable navigating complex employment regulations, identifying potential compliance risks, and creating clear, accurate, and actionable deliverables.

Success requires someone who can balance attention to detail with efficiency, work independently in a remote environment, and confidently support multiple client-facing initiatives.

Interested?

If you have a background in HR compliance, workforce risk, employee relations, or employment-law advisory and enjoy helping organizations navigate complex workforce requirements, we encourage you to apply.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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