People Compliance Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

People Compliance Manager (HR Compliance/Aerospace): Designing and implementing comprehensive employment compliance programs for a high-growth aerospace manufacturer with an accent on federal contractor obligations, ITAR, and California employment law. Focus on building compliance architecture from scratch, managing risk assessments, and translating complex regulations into scalable operational solutions.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to help aerospace and defense companies manufacture critical components up to 10x faster and 2x cheaper.

What you will do

• Act as the internal subject matter expert and consultant on all People compliance matters for leadership and Legal teams.
• Design and own the People compliance program architecture, including risk assessments, audit calendars, and governance frameworks.
• Manage specialized regulatory compliance covering ITAR programs, California employment law, and Cal/OSHA manufacturing obligations.
• Develop training programs and reporting mechanisms to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions.
• Provide executive-level reporting on compliance health, risk exposure, and program maturity.

Requirements

• 6+ years of HR compliance experience, specifically within a federal contractor or defense/aerospace environment.
• Hands-on experience with OFCCP, ITAR, E-Verify, and California employment law.
• Proven ability to build compliance programs and governance structures from the ground up.
• Strong program management skills for cross-functional initiatives.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for U.S. Department of State authorizations (ITAR requirements).

Nice to have

• Experience responding to DCSA, OFCCP, or California DLSE audits.
• Security clearance administration or FSO coordination experience.
• Familiarity with CMMC workforce documentation.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with Cal/OSHA obligations.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business needs.