Corporate Counsel - Compliance, Wage & Hour, and Labor & Employment

Job description

The Role The Corporate Counsel, Compliance, Wage & Hour, and Labor & Employment – AMER will play a critical role in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across the AMER region for both Corporate and CMH operations. This role reports directly to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel supporting Labor & Employment, Government Affairs and Global Procurement and is responsible for advising on compliance obligations; implementing and monitoring legal requirements; supporting HR, Payroll, and operational leaders; and driving risk mitigation initiatives. This role will also work with the Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment. The successful candidate will manage a broad portfolio spanning compliance audits, wage & hour issues, policy updates, investigations, training, and regulatory reporting. Your Day-to-Day: Ensure ongoing compliance by monitoring legislative changes, updating policies, conducting audits (automated, manual, and on‑site), and supporting hotel/corporate teams with proper implementation of HR, payroll, and training requirements. Oversee wage & hour compliance by advising on FLSA classifications, reviewing payroll practices, ensuring accurate timekeeping, and...