Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

Location: New York, New York; hybrid role based in the New York City office

Salary: $147,000–$190,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides HR technology and services that help businesses manage HR-related operations and compliance.

What you will do

• Lead Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Operations within Product Compliance, setting priorities, ownership, operating rhythms, and performance expectations.
• Build documented processes, controls, escalation paths, backup coverage, business continuity plans, and operational measures.
• Oversee PEO and other licensing obligations, CPEO certification, ESAC accreditation, regulatory reporting, government filings, business registrations, examinations, and agency correspondence.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact, and translate changes into operational, product, and control requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Product, Engineering, Payroll Compliance, Finance, Security, Internal Audit, and Operations to strengthen controls and complete remediation.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team with clear accountability, succession planning, and sustainable coverage.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, tax compliance or research, compliance operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership of teams handling complex regulatory or compliance obligations.
• Experience leading regulatory compliance programs in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong regulatory judgment and the ability to translate complex requirements into operational processes, controls, and clear ownership.
• Experience working with government agencies, regulators, auditors, Legal, and cross-functional business partners.
• Strong risk management, people leadership, coaching, performance management, written communication, and executive communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in PEO, payroll, HR technology, fintech, SaaS, or another regulated technology-enabled environment.
• Experience with CPEO certification, ESAC accreditation, state PEO licensing, or similar regulatory programs.
• Experience with regulatory change management, internal audit, SOX, SOC, or other control and assurance frameworks.
• Experience using technology, automation, or AI to improve compliance operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Welcoming, casual, and supportive entrepreneurial environment.
• Benefits and wellness program offerings.
• Company retreats and opportunities to interact with leaders in the startup community.
• Workplace focused on collaboration, openness, grit, integrity, simplicity, and continuous improvement.