Senior Global Extended Workforce Compliance Lead

About the Role

As a key member of the team, the Senior Global Extended Workforce Compliance Lead will develop clear, scalable guidance that interprets legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and extended workforce engagement models. This hands-on senior role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity and can simplify complex compliance issues for business stakeholders relative to OpenAI's extended workforce.

The Senior Global Extended Workforce Compliance Lead will report directly to the Head of Extended Workforce and serve as the primary owner of compliance strategy execution, governance, and operational rigor across OpenAI's global extended workforce ecosystem. The successful candidate will be responsible for balancing business momentum with a strong compliance foundation, driving issues to resolution through close coordination with Legal, People Compliance, People Team, Security, Finance, and business stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Lead and continuously advance OpenAI's extended workforce program, including operating models, governance structures, and escalation frameworks.
• Develop and maintain country-specific compliance guidance for OpenAI's extended workforce in support of OpenAI's global operations across regions and jurisdictions.
• Serve as the primary point of ownership for extended workforce compliance across regions, worker types, and engagement models.
• Partner closely with the Head of Extended Workforce to ensure compliance approaches remain supportive of business needs and risk tolerance.
• Design and maintain compliance standards, controls, and operating guidance for OpenAI's extended workforce that support speed, scale, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure such compliance frameworks are practical, usable, and aligned to how teams actually operate.
• Continuously assess opportunities to reduce friction while maintaining strong safeguards.
• Coordinate and facilitate extended workforce immigration, visa, and right-to-work compliance in partnership with suppliers, Legal, and People Compliance.
• Embed compliance requirements into day-to-day workflows for OpenAI's extended workforce, including VMS processes, onboarding and offboarding, approvals, and worker lifecycle management.
• Serve as the point of escalation for complex or sensitive extended workforce compliance matters as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, with a focus on extended workforce compliance.
• Strong understanding of global employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in designing and implementing compliance frameworks and programs.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex compliance issues.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive issues to resolution in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance business momentum with a strong compliance foundation.
• Experience working with remote teams and managing compliance in a global context.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital skills and remote work compliance.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in the compliance space.
• Certification in compliance, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience working in the tech industry, with a focus on extended workforce compliance.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a pioneer in digital innovation.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO and vacation days.

• Ensure you have a strong understanding of global employment laws and regulations to succeed in this role.
• Highlight your experience in designing and implementing compliance frameworks and programs in your application.
• Develop a portfolio that showcases your ability to simplify complex compliance issues and drive issues to resolution.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience working with remote teams and managing compliance in a global context.
• Research OpenAI's company culture and values to demonstrate your alignment with the organization's mission and vision.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with digital skills and remote work compliance, and how you stay up-to-date on the latest regulatory requirements and industry trends.