Senior Principal, HR Compliance

The role

This person will establish and oversee company-wide HR compliance architecture and serve as a strategic advisor to C-level executives. They will lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and manage global and foreign workforce compliance.

What you will do

• Establish and oversee company-wide HR compliance architecture
• Serve as strategic advisor to C-level executives and site leaders
• Lead strategy for enterprise-wide HR risk assessments
• Oversee deployment of scalable data solutions to monitor compliance gaps
• Formulate, implement, and audit governance controls for global mobility and foreign workers
• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of HR compliance experts
• Set strategic goals and optimize team operational efficiency

Required qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Law, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines
• 15+ years of progressive HR compliance, labor relations, or employment law experience
• At least 5+ years in a senior leadership or people management role (Director or Senior Manager level) within a large multinational or high-growth tech/e-commerce organization
• Deep expertise in local Labor Standards Act, Union Law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations

Nice to have

• Licensed Attorney (Bar qualification)
• Certified Human Resources/Labor Relations Professional
• Hands-on experience leading enterprise-wide HR digital transformation
• Hands-on experience in HR data analytics (e.g., advanced Excel, Tableau, SQL, HRIS compliance modules)
• Experience building automated compliance auditing tools
• Proven track record of managing HR compliance across diverse workforce structures
• English

About the company

Coupang is a fast-growing retail company with a startup culture and the resources of a large global public company. Their mission is to build the future of commerce.