Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Workforce Governance Program Manager

at Crusoe

🏢 About Crusoe

Crusoe is transforming stranded energy from oil and gas operations into eco-friendly power for data centers, significantly reducing environmental impact. Their mission-driven approach combines cutting-edge technology with sustainability, making them a unique player in the energy and data center industries. Working here means contributing to a greener future while solving complex operational challenges.

About This Role

As the Senior Workforce Governance Program Manager, you will own the design and operation of workforce compliance frameworks, including worker classification, I-9/E-Verify, background screening, and drug testing programs. Your work ensures Crusoe meets legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations across multiple states, directly impacting the company's risk profile and operational integrity. This role is critical in a high-growth environment where compliance agility is key.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing audit findings from a recent background screening vendor, updating the compliance risk register, and meeting with legal counsel on a new state's drug testing law. You'll also collaborate with HR operations to ensure I-9 forms are compliant and prepare a monthly executive report on workforce governance metrics. Afternoons could be spent designing a new framework for contingent worker classification as the company scales.

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🎯 Who Crusoe Is Looking For

  • A compliance expert with 10+ years in workforce or HR compliance, specifically owning I-9/E-Verify, background screening, and drug testing programs end-to-end.
  • Deeply knowledgeable in FCRA, E-Verify regulations, FLSA classification, and multi-state employment law, with hands-on audit experience.
  • Experienced in high-growth, multi-state environments, able to scale compliance programs and adapt to changing regulations.
  • A strategic thinker who can design frameworks and controls while also being hands-on with audits, risk registers, and executive reporting.

📝 Tips for Applying to Crusoe

1

Highlight specific examples of owning I-9/E-Verify and background screening programs, including the number of employees/states managed and any audit outcomes.

2

Emphasize experience with contingent workforce compliance and worker classification (e.g., 1099 vs. W-2), as this is a key requirement.

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Tailor your resume to show direct ownership of compliance risk registers and executive reporting, not just participation.

4

Mention any experience with drug/alcohol testing programs, especially in multi-state contexts with varying laws.

5

In your cover letter, connect your compliance work to Crusoe's mission of sustainability and innovation, showing how risk management supports their growth.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your track record of designing and operating workforce compliance frameworks from scratch or scaling them in high-growth companies.', "Deep expertise in FCRA, E-Verify, FLSA, and multi-state employment law, with concrete examples of how you've applied them.", 'Your ability to serve as a primary liaison for People-related audits and deliver clear executive reporting.', "Alignment with Crusoe's mission: how your compliance work contributes to operational integrity and supports sustainable innovation."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Crusoe's core business: how they capture stranded gas and convert it to power for data centers. This will help you connect compliance to operational risk.
  • → Review their press releases or blog posts about recent expansions or partnerships, as multi-state compliance is key.
  • → Look into the regulatory environment for data centers and energy companies, particularly around environmental and employment laws.
  • → Familiarize yourself with any recent changes to I-9/E-Verify or FCRA regulations that could impact their operations.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would design a workforce governance framework for a company expanding into 10 new states simultaneously.
2 Describe a time you identified a compliance risk (e.g., worker classification) and how you mitigated it.
3 How do you stay current with changing regulations like E-Verify or state-level employment laws?
4 Tell me about your experience with contingent workforce compliance. How do you manage classification risks?
5 How would you handle a customer contractual compliance audit that reveals gaps in your background screening process?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't provide generic compliance experience; be specific about owning programs like I-9/E-Verify and background screening.
  • Avoid downplaying the importance of contingent workforce compliance—this is a key focus for Crusoe.
  • Don't ignore the need for hands-on audit experience; emphasize your direct involvement, not just oversight.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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