HR Compliance refers to a process of defining procedures and policies to ensure that the organization's work and employment practices demonstrate a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations; ensuring everything is updated with state regulations.

Organizations might pay a third party or have an in-house HR compliance officer; the officer has the responsibility to ensure that teams and employees are in place in order to address compliance issues. The HR Compliance Officer also has the responsibility to have an in-depth knowledge of compliance laws as well as ensuring to provide adequate information to employees and managers about state laws.