Director of Compliance US & Canada

Director Of Compliance

Company Description Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the worlds most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayos 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayos communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and detail-oriented Director of Compliance to lead HR compliance across our US & Canadian operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to applicable labor laws, regulations and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in compliance, employment law, and risk mitigation, with a proven ability as a trusted advisor to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across a dynamic, cross-border organization.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive HR compliance framework across the U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Monitor and interpret to ensure alignment with federal, state / provincial labor laws, occupational health and safety standards, pay transparency, and telecom-specific regulations in order to proactively update internal policies, procedures, and controls.
• Lead internal audits, investigations, and assessments related to wage and hour laws, EEO, ADA, FMLA, OHSA / OHS, LEEP, ACA, ESA and other relevant regulations.
• Serve as a liaison with external regulatory bodies and internal audit / legal teams.
• Deliver training on compliance topics including privacy, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, antitrust, and conflict of interest.

HR Policy Development & Governance

Strategic People Leadership

Cross-Border Collaboration & Risk Management

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in human resources, business, industrial psychology, law, or related field; MBA, or advanced certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCEP or CHRL / CHRP) preferred.

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in compliance and / or employee relations, with at least 6 years of leadership capacity.

Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian labor laws, employment standards, in telecom regulatory frameworks.

Experience working with or negotiating with unions is a plus.

Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Experience in mid-to-large organizations (5,000+ employees) in infrastructure, technology, or professional services sectors preferred.

Bilingualism (French and English) strongly preferred.

What Sets You Apart

Strategic thinker with a global mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Passionate about building ethical, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

Skilled influencing senior leaders and driving cross-functional initiatives.

Adept at balancing compliance rigor with business agility.

Curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.

Estimated base salary range : $107,300 - $157,500 USD / annually. The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan. Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.