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We are looking for a HR Risk and Compliance leader to join our evolving People Risk, Privacy and Compliance Program within People@. The person will lead a team of risk and compliance professionals that work to enable Meta's People experiences, products and programs compliance in line with our global regulatory obligations. This leader will be responsible for a portfolio of risk management programs including monitoring, testing and risk assessment. This role requires developing a team of risk professionals and establishing key partnerships to identify, measure and manage risks associated within their environments. The ideal person will have proven compliance risk management skills, people management including organizational strategy and design, be self-motivated, and have a collaborative and positive attitude.

Director, People Risk & Compliance Responsibilities

Guide the design, build and execution of industry leading compliance programs in an AI first technology environment.

Steer compliance and operational risk assessments with key stakeholders and leaders across our HR, Legal and Engineering partners.

Engage the organization and cross-functional partners from Employment Legal, Privacy, Finance and Facilities regarding program initiatives related to monitoring, testing, assessing our compliance posture.

Recommend the process for determining appropriate risk appetite and tolerance across our compliance programs.

Present prepared reports of identified and assessed risks internally with HR Leadership to drive strategic investments in our operations impacting compliance.

Providing thought partnership, risk analytics, and recommendations around remediation, risk mitigation, or process improvement to risk owners, Compliance or other control-related functions, as well as Leadership.

Consult and coordinate with compliance on the creation and monitoring of risk mitigation or treatment plans.

Manage relationships both internal and external to the People Operations and Meta People Group.

Exercise excellent people skills, be a team player with a bias to action.

Be motivated by the opportunity to solve privacy problems within an operations environment

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years experience in the area of risk management, audit and governance in an information technology environment

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Law, Information Systems, Business or another related field of study

Experience in designing, building and scaling risk processes, with experience getting things done and overcoming obstacles

Experience influencing senior level stakeholders -including “roll-up the sleeves” type of collaboration within a diverse, global, cross-functional team

Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systems, and experience interpreting bottlenecks in complex systems and partnering with teams to resolve architectural issues, with experience adapting to new technology and participating in design discussions

Knowledge of Product Development Life Cycles (PDLC)

Experience in end-to-end strategy to implementation, navigating business structures while maintaining confidentiality and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

Have working knowledge or willingness to quickly learn the content and requirements of various laws, regulations, industry guidance, and company compliance policies, particularly related to HR, Privacy, data disclosure, and cybersecurity

Demonstrate data analytical skills, creativity, and experience working with attention to detail

Experience maintaining open, candid, and trusting work relationships

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$230,000/year to $296,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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