Director of Compliance

The Director of HR Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing LU's Human Resources compliance programs and initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight and consultation with all facets of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements in employment and labor law; payroll and tax regulatory requirements; compensation and classification; and benefit administration regulatory requirements.
• Works with HR leadership and staff to identify and manage employment regulatory risk, interfacing with stakeholders across the university.
• Development, implementation, and communication of employment policies, in collaboration with other senior leaders in HR, including Employee Handbook and HR polices.
• Analyzes HR policies, procedures, and processes to ensure consistent practices, embracing industry best practice standards.
• Establishes compliance procedures and develops organizational strategies addressing the risks and liabilities associated with employment.
• Maintains knowledge of HR trends and emergence of new labor laws, interfacing with other stakeholders ensuring senior leadership remains apprised of the regulatory environment.
• Audits and monitors established HR policies, procedures and practices, interfacing with other stakeholders to promote compliance.
• Interfaces with other HR stakeholders, analyzes Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Training and Development, Talent Acquisition, Business Partner program, and Employee Services to ensure all functional Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) interface and comply with all employment and labor laws.
• Works with other HR leadership and staff to develop training specific to regulatory issues.
• Assists management with regulatory oversite on all HR communications.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the university in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Five plus years in a leadership position working directly with the organization(s) in the regulatory aspects of employment law and compliance with a concentration in local, state, and federal labor laws and associated regulatory compliance. Working knowledge of compliance with legal requirements specific to payroll, compensation, classification and benefits administration regulatory requirements, and employee relations associated policy development. Proven record of providing HR compliance auditing and analysis, with a focus on HR policies and processes. Juris Doctorate required. Prefer experience with HR legal research and consulting in a multi-state, large-sized organization(s) environment.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Problem Solving

Physical and Sensory Abilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally. (Edit for duties performed outside office environment.)

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date

2024-12-02

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.