Cat5 Resources · 21 hours ago
Director of Workforce, Safety and Compliance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expCat5 Resources LLC is a diversified supplier of technical and operational services across the Southern US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The Director of Workforce, Safety & Compliance is responsible for overseeing workforce administration, safety reporting, regulatory compliance, and vendor oversight for a contractor-driven telecom services organization, ensuring compliant contractor and vendor relationships while supporting safe and efficient operations.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the administration and integrity of the HRIS database, ensuring accurate data management and the timely, compliant execution of bi-weekly payroll across internal, seasonal, and vendor workforces
Oversee onboarding, documentation, and classification of independent contractors and W-2 employees across U.S. and Puerto Rico operations
Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and Puerto Rico labor laws, including proper contractor classification under Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (PRDOLHR) guidance
Maintain contractor agreements aligned with Puerto Rico civil law requirements, insurance mandates, and tax documentation
Ensure compliance with Puerto Rico wage, hour, and employment standards for any W-2 personnel
Partner with operations to ensure contractor performance, safety, and compliance expectations are met without creating employee misclassification risk
Administer and manage state and federal workforce compliance matters, including unemployment insurance claims and leave of absence programs, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory responses
Oversee onboarding, compliance, and performance management of vendors, subcontractors, and third-party service providers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Ensure vendors maintain required Puerto Rico business registrations, licenses, and insurance coverage
Maintain vendor agreements compliant with Puerto Rico commercial and labor regulations
Coordinate vendor audits, reviews, and corrective action plans, including Puerto Rico-specific compliance findings
Track vendor performance, safety incidents, and compliance metrics across all regions
Oversee safety programs and reporting for contractor- and vendor-based field operations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) requirements
Maintain required safety logs, incident reports, and training documentation for Puerto Rico operations
Coordinate safety training and certification tracking specific to Puerto Rico jobsite requirements
Serve as primary contact for carrier safety audits, PR OSHA inspections, and compliance reviews
Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and Puerto Rico labor, safety, tax, and contractor regulations
Maintain safety manuals, policies, and compliance documentation adapted for Puerto Rico legal and regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits, including carrier, insurance, and Puerto Rico regulatory audits
Oversee investigations related to safety incidents, vendor non-compliance, or regulatory findings in Puerto Rico
Mitigate organizational risk through proactive cross-jurisdiction compliance monitoring
Oversee and monitor multi-state quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings and reports for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance through Rippling and related service providers
Support a professional, safety-focused, and accountable contractor and vendor culture across all regions
Oversee onboarding orientation processes tailored to Puerto Rico operational requirements
Provide guidance to operations leaders on contractor and vendor communication boundaries within Puerto Rico labor law constraints
Support retention of high-performing contractors and vendors operating in Puerto Rico
Manage workforce, vendor compliance, and safety reporting systems across U.S. and Puerto Rico operations
Track and analyze workforce, vendor, and safety metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Oversee third-party compliance platforms required by carriers and Puerto Rico regulators
Manage departmental budgets related to compliance, training, and safety
Provide regular reporting to the COO on workforce compliance, vendor performance, safety metrics, and Puerto Rico-specific risk exposure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Safety Management, Human Resources, or related field
7+ years of experience in workforce, safety, or compliance leadership within contractor-driven or field-based industries
Strong working knowledge of independent contractor regulations and vendor compliance
Experience supporting multi-state or territorial operations, including Puerto Rico, required
Knowledge of OSHA, PR OSHA, and Puerto Rico labor law requirements
Strong documentation, audit-management, and cross-jurisdiction compliance skills
Company
Cat5 Resources
Cat5 Resources is management and support to telecommunications sector such as civil and electrical and disaster recovery services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase