Employment Law and Compliance Manager

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Develops and manages compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for the organization. Ensures activities follow regulatory requirements related to company governance and industry- and location-specific laws.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages affirmative action planning, including ensuring compliance with state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations.
• Drafts, modifies, administers, and enforces company policies, including creating strategies for monitoring and preventing employment and labor law violations.
• Assists with documenting and improving company sustainability ratings pertaining to labor and human rights assessments.
• Designs and implements mandatory compliance training for employees.
• Gathers internal information for regulatory and litigation discovery requests.
• Provides guidance and leadership on compliance issues, such as advising on data protection and privacy matters, highlighting compliance opportunities, and contributing to robust compliance controls within the organization.
• Identifies potential compliance issues for future company ventures.
• Assists corporate counsel in the provision of in-house legal advice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and/or bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in compliance management, including 2+ years working in employment and labor law compliance.
• Prior experience implementing and managing affirmative action plans.
• Solid understanding of risk and compliance principles and frameworks.
• Compliance certification.

**Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 or local laws.