Director, HR Compliance

Acrisure • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

As the Director of Human Resources Compliance, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing HR compliance within the organization. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our HR policies, procedures, and practices align with legal and regulatory requirements, thereby minimizing organizational risk and promoting a fair and equitable workplace environment. As a member of the Legal team and reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel – Labor and Employment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement compliance strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading HR compliance, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field; or recognized equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with HR compliance tools and systems (e.g., Workday, NAVEX, ComplianceHR, AuditBoard).

Nice To Haves

• J.D. or Master’s in HR, Employment Law, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret evolving federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, HIPAA, and others).
• Develop and implement compliant HR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with global employment standards, including GDPR, pay transparency laws, and cross-border employment regulations.
• Lead internal HR compliance audits and risk assessments; identify and mitigate potential areas of compliance vulnerability.
• Respond to and manage government audits or investigations (e.g., DOL, EEOC).
• Stay abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations and proactively assess their impact on company policies and practices.
• Monitor and track compliance metrics and prepare regular reports for senior leaders, highlighting areas of concern and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Legal/Compliance and Internal Audit on enterprise compliance matters.
• Draft and maintain the employee handbook, HR policies, and code of conduct.
• Design and deliver training programs on compliance-related topics, such as anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, wage & hour compliance, and workplace safety.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters involving potential legal or compliance risks.
• Support the employee relations team in developing, reviewing, and executing processes related to internal investigations.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and compliance with document retention laws.
• Prepare and submit required government reports (e.g., EEO-1, OSHA logs, ACA reporting).
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams to maintain compliance in HR systems and data handling.
• Advise HR business partners, leaders, and managers on compliant HR practices.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives involving HR compliance (e.g., DEI, pay equity, remote work).
• Mentor and develop compliance staff.
• Provide overall legal and compliance support to the Human Resources function at the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, Labor and Employment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, plus paid sick time off
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability insurance (short-term and long-term), Pet Insurance
• Employee-paid supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
• Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits options
• Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits
• Career growth and learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees