Director, Process Excellence, Compliance & Records

Adobe Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
345 Park Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 02, 2026
T he Opportunity We are looking for a Director, Process Excellence, HR Compliance & Records to design, implement, and continuously improve this critical portfolio of HR services. You'll lead with a product management mindset-using data to identify gaps and opportunities, reimagining processes end-to-end, and setting the standard for efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management.You will be the global process owner for HR compliance and records, partnering with COEs, delivery teams, and tech teams to develop scalable solutions thatbalance global consistency with local market needs. Companies everywhere are reimagining how they support and inspire their people-and Adobe is leading the way! This is an opportunity to lead enterprise-wide change and deliver measurable impact.If you're motivated by big change and ready to make your mark on how a global workforce is supported, this is your moment! What You'll Do End-to-End Process & Experience Design Develop and align leadership around a strategy and roadmap for improving HR compliance processes, including employee document management, data and contract changes, audits and remediation, compliance reporting, and policy governance. Build, maintain, and govern global processes related to HR compliance, applying a deep understanding of relevant user and business needs, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk rubrics. Own process maps, documentation, and service design-including defining appropriate delivery channels (automation, self-service, live support, vendor, etc.). Innovate new HR compliance processes and services in response to business needs. Drive Continuous, Data-Driven Improvements Lead process and service design initiatives, including both small- and large-scale changes. Continuously assess the regulatory and risk landscape, intake feedback, and leverage insights to drive innovation. Be accountable for process effectiveness metrics (e.g., personnel file completion rate, audit pass rate, data accuracy rate, time to resolve compliance issues, etc.). Partner Across COEs, Delivery Teams & Tech Act as the global process owner, partnering closely with COEs and delivery teams to translate policies/programs into scalable processes, align priorities, and build shared roadmaps. Ensure operational readiness and enable delivery teams through training, change enablement, and vendor management (including RFPs). Collaborate with technology teams to define business requirements, test solutions, and deliver enhancements. Implement quality assurance standards and maintain continuous feedback loops with delivery and policy owners. What you need to succeed 12+ years of experience in global HR operations, compliance, process improvement, or related global roles. Proven track record of enterprise-level process transformation and governance. Deep familiarity with HR compliance processes and requirements for global enterprises. Expertise in process design, documentation & governance,and user-centric experience design. Skilled in global project/program management, including building and completing strategic roadmapswith an agile, iterative approach. Track record of leading with data and delivering global-scale process change. Exceptional ability to collaborate across teams and regions, influence without authority, and partner effectively at all levels. About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let's Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience. Expected Pay Range: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $151,800 -- $298,150 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $205,900 - $298,150 At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. 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