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CBRE · 5 hours ago

Director, Global Employment Compliance

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

CBRE is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking a Director of Global Employment Compliance to oversee compliance activities related to human resources. The role involves advising leadership on employment compliance matters, developing compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a robust employment compliance program aligned with regulatory requirements, CBRE’s internal policies, and organizational goals

Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g. FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, NLRA) and CBRE’s DEI initiatives

Advise senior management on emerging employment compliance risks and recommend forward-thinking proactive mitigation strategies

Oversee employment compliance activities outside the US, ensuring adherence to local labor laws, employment standards, and data privacy regulations in all regions where CBRE operates (e.g., GDPR in Europe, APPI in Japan, LGPD in Brazil)

Draft, review, update HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures to ensure compliance and clarity

Maintain documentation of compliance-related HR processes and ensure consistent application across the enterprise

Collaborate with HR leadership to ensure policies are communicated effectively and clearly to all employees

Promote operational alignment and able to influence buy-in from key stakeholders with compliance objectives

Develop and execute regular employment compliance audits, including wage and hour reviews, I-9 Compliance, and workplace accommodations

Track and Report compliance metrics, findings, and remediation actions to executive leadership

Oversee demographic reporting obligations by preparing and submitting annual EEO-1 reports detailing workforce composition by race, gender, and job category, along with required filings for Canadian workforce data and applicable state-level reports

Create and file affirmative action (AA) plans under the Rehabilitation Act (persons with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act per location within each of CBRE’s business segments and provide annual AA training to all managers

Develop and submit affirmative action (AA) plans for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, for each location within CBRE’s various business segments

Conduct pay equity reviews and submit pay data reporting in California, Illinois and Canada

Design and deliver compliance-related HR training programs for employees and organization leadership, covering topics such as anti-discrimination laws, workplace harassment, data privacy, and code of conduct

Work closely with the Vice President, Gov’t & Defense, Regulatory and M&A Integration to ensure employment related regulations under the FAR and DFARS are adhered to by CBRE Government and Defense Services, through policy development and training covering topics such as DCAA requirements for timekeeping, whistleblower rights & protection, affirmative action compliance, EEO compliance, federal contractor minimum wage, SCA wage determinations, and more

Deliver annual AA compliance training to all managers within CBREs different business segments

Foster a culture of ethics and compliance that prioritizes ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability

Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, and Risk Management as part of the second line of defense to identify and mitigate compliance risks

Work closely with the legal team and executive leaders to develop and execute the compliance strategy, including KPIs, for Industrious

Work closely with HR business partners and operational leaders to build a strong front line of defense for day-to-day compliance matters

Serve as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies, including interface with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and oversight OFCCP audits

Support the Talent Acquisition (TA) leadership team through guidance on evolving compliance laws and lessons learned from audits as well as keeping the TA team informed on changing compliance matters through a quarterly newsletter

Collaborate with internal audit on to monitor program adherence, review findings, identify corrective actions, and align remediation efforts to strengthen overall governance

Oversee compliance related to the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated decision-making tools in HR processes (e.g., recruitment, performance management, employee monitoring)

Ensure AI-driven HR technologies comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., EEOC guidance on algorithmic fairness, state-level AI regulations, EU AI Act)

Monitor and interpret new and evolving HR-related legislation, laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the organization’s business operations

Ensure timely updates to policies, procedures, and controls in response to regulatory changes and evolving business needs

Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values

Other job-related duties may be assigned

Qualification

Employment Compliance ExpertiseRegulatory KnowledgePolicy DevelopmentTraining Program DesignData Privacy RegulationsAuditStakeholder EngagementTeam BuildingEthicsAccountabilityCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Required

Lead and oversee all compliance activities related to human resources

Ensure CBRE operates within all applicable employment laws, regulations, and CBRE's internal policies

Serve as the primary advisor to leadership on Employment Compliance matters

Develop and maintain compliance programs

Partner closely with People team, Legal, and business segments to promote a culture of ethics, fairness, and accountability

Develop, implement, and maintain a robust employment compliance program aligned with regulatory requirements, CBRE's internal policies, and organizational goals

Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g. FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, NLRA) and CBRE's DEI initiatives

Advise senior management on emerging employment compliance risks and recommend forward-thinking proactive mitigation strategies

Draft, review, update HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures to ensure compliance and clarity

Maintain documentation of compliance-related HR processes and ensure consistent application across the enterprise

Collaborate with HR leadership to ensure policies are communicated effectively and clearly to all employees

Promote operational alignment and able to influence buy-in from key stakeholders with compliance objectives

Develop and execute regular employment compliance audits, including wage and hour reviews, I-9 Compliance, and workplace accommodations

Track and Report compliance metrics, findings, and remediation actions to executive leadership

Create and file affirmative action (AA) plans under the Rehabilitation Act (persons with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act per location within each of CBRE's business segments and provide annual AA training to all managers

Conduct pay equity reviews and submit pay data reporting in California, Illinois and Canada

Work closely with the Vice President, Gov't & Defense, Regulatory and M&A Integration to ensure employment related regulations under the FAR and DFARS are adhered to by CBRE Government and Defense Services, through policy development and training covering topics such as DCAA requirements for timekeeping, whistleblower rights & protection, affirmative action compliance, EEO compliance, federal contractor minimum wage, SCA wage determinations, and more