Senior Director of HR and Compliance

The Senior Director of HR & Compliance will play a crucial role in ensuring the organization maintains the highest standards of compliance with all relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry-specific requirements. This position will support 1,700 employees and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive HR and compliance strategies that align with the company's goals and values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance.
• Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations and proactively update company policies and practices accordingly.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas of potential non-compliance and develop action plans to address any issues.
• Lead and mentor the HR and compliance team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent communication and understanding of compliance requirements.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity within the organization.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution, while ensuring fairness and adherence to company policies.
• Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and administration of the organization's wage and salary program.
• Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO, on personnel matters.
• Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
• Recommends, evaluates and participates in staff development for the organization.
• Develops and maintains a human resource information system that meets the organization's personnel information needs.
• Supervises the staff of the human resource department.
• Participates on committees and special projects and seeks additional responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees and management on relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Promote a culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization.
• Prepare and submit required compliance reports to regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation related to HR and compliance activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR and compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential.

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):

• Solid knowledge and experience in HR Generalist functions, including: benefits administration, FLSA, employee relations, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other federal and state laws and HR practices. Comfortable knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer programs.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective compliance programs.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and compliance (e.g., CCEP) is a plus.