Lead Labor Compliance Consultant

Responsibilities

• You will drive labor compliance across Asia Pacific-translating law into action, enabling the business to move forward with confidence while managing compliance risk. You'll partner cross-functionally, shape processes, and respond to an evolving regulatory landscape with clarity and speed.
• Advise HR and business partners on labor compliance topics including wages, working time, leave, terminations, severance, and social security across Asia Pacific
• Monitor labor law developments across the region, assess compliance and business impact, brief stakeholders on legislative changes, and partner with them to identify and implement required operational changes.
• Lead labor audit engagements and regulatory interactions including preparing stakeholders, reviewing submissions, and managing risk mitigation
• Identify labor compliance risks and lead discussions with stakeholders to ensure risks are addressed, mitigated, or appropriately managed.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Global People Solutions, People Solutions Consultants, Business HR, and Employment Legal to deliver consistent and scalable solutions
• Develop and refine labor compliance guidance, standard operating procedures, and playbooks to ensure consistent regional application.
• Support regional projects and continuous improvement efforts, including adoption of technology and AI-enabled solutions
• NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It's a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we're after-bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game? WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH You will be part of Nike's Global Labor Compliance team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Labor Compliance APGC. This team operates across a complex, multi-country environment, partnering with Payroll, Global People Solutions, People Solutions Consultants, Business HR, and Employment Legal to drive sound and consistent labor compliance across Asia Pacific. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for a seasoned labor compliance and employment law professional who leads with clarity and acts with purpose. You bring strong judgment, a pragmatic mindset, and the ability to navigate complexity across countries, cultures, and evolving regulations. You know how to balance compliance risk with business momentum and translate compliance into action. You're a trusted advisor. You build credibility quickly, communicate with confidence, and partner seamlessly across functions. In a matrixed, fast-moving environment, you stay curious, adapt quickly, and lean into ambiguity. You embrace new ways of working-including technology and AI-to continuously improve how labor compliance is delivered. Above all, you value collaboration, inclusivity, and delivering solutions that work in the real world. 6+ years of experience in labor compliance and/or employment law advisory Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Law; and Legal professional experience in employment law within at least one Asia Pacific jurisdiction, either in private practice or in-house, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply local labor regulations Alternatively: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fields; HR professional experience specializing labor compliance matters, with a solid grounding in Asia Pacific labor laws and regulatory requirements Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence cross-functional partners in a matrixed, multinational environment Preferred: Regional or cross-border experience; additional language skills are advantageous for regional stakeholder engagement.

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