Chief Compliance & Governance Officer
About Tundra Technical Solutions
Since 2004, Tundra’s mission to become the world’s number one choice for top talent has been relentless. As we thrive in dynamic markets like North America, the UK, Ireland, and Asia, our commitment to global growth has set us apart as a visionary leader in talent recruitment and total talent management.
We challenge norms, exceed expectations, and are dedicated to sourcing top-tier talent for some of the world’s most renowned brands. Our pioneering approach to Direct Source Curation consistently ranks us among North America’s fastest-growing and largest staffing organizations.
In the previous year, LinkedIn recognized Tundra as the Diversity Champion in the staffing industry and praised us as the most engaging recruitment brand on the platform.
Why Choose Tundra?
- People-Centric Culture – being in the business of people, we ensure our Associates work in an environment where they can deliver results and have professional success.
- Continued Professional Development – tailored GTM and Leadership development courses to support your career growth here at Tundra.
- Endless Growth Opportunities – the success of Tundra has been built on internal progression across the organization.
- Social Responsibility – at Tundra, we pride ourselves in our ability to influence change, whether it be the work from the DEIB Council, give-back initiatives, or our green programs.
- Rewards and Perks – Competitive health and financial benefits, Associate events, recognition programs, and employee loyalty programs are a few of the perks available at Tundra.
Join Our Team
We are on the hunt for talented individuals passionate about a results-driven career and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates.
The Role
The Chief Compliance & Governance Officer (CCGO) will lead Tundra’s centralized compliance and governance function – operating independently while partnering closely with business leaders. This is a hands-on leadership role. The CCGO will build frameworks, implement processes, and engage directly with operations to ensure governance is embedded in execution.
The role serves as:
- Senior escalation point for compliance risk
- Architect of governance infrastructure
- Executive accountable for alignment between delivery, contracts, and regulation
Core Responsibilities
US Compliance Leadership
- Own interpretation and operationalization of US staffing regulations
- Lead worker classification governance across key states
- Ensure compliance with evolving legislation
- Oversee background screening and privacy standards
- Partner with internal and external legal counsel
Enterprise Compliance & Governance
- Build and maintain global compliance framework
- Establish proactive regulatory monitoring
- Serve as enterprise escalation point
Program Delivery Compliance
- Ensure alignment between client contracts and delivery execution
- Audit programs across Direct Source, MSP, and EOR
- Identify risks including margin leakage and structural exposure
- Embed governance into operations
AI Governance
- Define and implement AI governance framework
- Maintain human-in-the-loop decision making
- Ensure transparency and regulatory compliance
- Partner with technology and data teams
Training & Adoption
- Build structured compliance training programs
- Embed compliance into onboarding and development
- Drive adoption across teams
ISO & Audit
- Own ISO certifications (9001, 27001, 14001, 42001)
- Lead internal and external audits
- Use certifications to drive discipline and differentiation
Risk Management
- Identify and manage enterprise risk
- Oversee insurance programs
- Partner with finance and legal on risk exposure
Governance & Enforcement
- Build enterprise audit function
- Establish reporting frameworks
- Enforce standards and corrective actions
Who You Are
Required
- 15+ years in compliance, risk, or legal leadership
- Strong US regulatory expertise
- Experience building functions from the ground up
- Multi-jurisdiction experience
- Ability to influence senior leaders
Preferred
- Staffing or workforce solutions experience
- ISO experience
- AI governance familiarity
- M&A exposure
Leadership Profile
- Builder mindset – creates from zero to scale
- Hands-on operator – willing to roll up sleeves
- Commercially minded – understands growth and margin
- Structured and pragmatic
- Independent and credible
The base salary range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $225,000 – $325,000.
In addition to base, this role is eligible for a performance-based annual bonus and participation in Tundra’s long-term incentive program. Total compensation will be structured to reflect the seniority and impact of the role.
Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
This post is for an existing vacancy.
We use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision making in the process.
At Tundra, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.
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Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Information Technology and Engineering staffing and consulting services. Our success is built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County candidates: criminal history may be relevant to the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to applicable codes of conduct.