Senior HR Compliance Specialist

Senior HR Compliance Specialist (1 Year Contract)

Location: Remote (Canada) or Hybrid (London, Ontario)

Citation Canada is built on the belief that HR and Health & Safety are essential to the growth of any organization. Starting our journey as HRdownloads in 2008, we’ve since helped thousands of businesses across Canada make these matters clearer, faster and painless. We’re dedicated to being the most complete and connected HR and Safety solution in Canada, with award-winning technology, world-class support and industry-specific HR and Health & Safety content. We are your trusted HR and Safety partner, for all Canadian companies.

This role will cover an upcoming parental leave with the expected end date of April 16, 2027

The role:

We have an existing vacancy in our HR Compliance team. This team uses HR compliance expertise to track employment-related legislative changes and translate them into clear, practical guidance for employers. They also review content created by others for legislative accuracy, HR best practices, and established company standards. This role will:

• Monitor and analyze federal and provincial employment legislation for changes that impact clients.
• Interpret legislative changes to determine required updates to existing HR compliance content or the need for new content.
• Translate complex legislative requirements into clear, employer-focused guidance.
• Draft, update, and maintain HR compliance content including policies, templates, letters, forms, and news updates.
• Conduct maintenance reviews of existing content to ensure ongoing legislative accuracy and compliance.
• Apply established legislative interpretation standards and content creation guidelines consistently.
• Review new or updated HR and compliance content created by others for legislative accuracy and clarity, in alignment with established company standards.

About you:

• You take ownership of HR compliance across federal and provincial employment legislation in Canada, proactively tracking changes and turning them into clear, practical guidance that can be applied consistently across different workplaces and jurisdictions.
• You translate complex legislative requirements into accurate, employer-focused content, applying sound judgment while keeping guidance straightforward, practical, and easy to apply.
• You draft, update, and maintain HR compliance content such as policies, templates, letters, forms, and legislative updates, with a strong focus on clarity, consistency, and usability.
• You review compliance content created by others, ensuring legislative accuracy, clarity, and alignment with established standards, and continuously look for ways to improve quality and ease of use.
• You leverage modern tools and technologies, including AI, to support research, content development, and efficiency, while maintaining accountability for accuracy and interpretation.
• You work independently, manage priorities effectively, and collaborate with internal teams by supporting compliance inquiries, escalations, and cross-functional initiatives.
• You understand the boundaries of the role, providing compliance guidance without offering legal advice, while supporting and mentoring peers when appropriate.

Why choose us?

This Canada-based role sits within a business that forms part of the global Citation Group — an international organization operating across multiple countries.

Compensation is one part of our broader Total Rewards package that supports wellbeing, balance, and growth. Today, this includes:

Time Off & Flexibility

• 3 weeks of vacation
• Your birthday off
• 2 paid volunteer days
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s

Health & Wellbeing

• 10 paid personal time off (PTO) days for appointments, illness, or well-being needs.

Work Environment

• A hybrid work environment built on trust and accountability.
• A standard 7.5-hour workday.

Base Salary: The expected base salary range being offered to candidates for this role is $60,000 - $70,000. Positioning within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as location, skills, and experience.

So, what do you say? Do you have what it takes to be a member of our team? If so, send us your résumé!

Additional Information:

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - As part of our hiring process, Citation Canada uses artificial intelligence enabled tools to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision making. All employment-related decisions are made by our team.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.