Director, HR Compliance & Leaves Policy

at American Red Cross in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB

The Director, HR Compliance & Leaves Policy is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the American Red Cross's HR compliance and leaves policy programs. This role ensures organizational compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across the United States while aligning compliance strategies with broader business and workforce objectives. The Director proactively monitors the evolving regulatory landscape, assesses organizational risk, and develops mitigation strategies that protect the Red Cross and support a positive, trustworthy employer reputation. This role also oversees the Leaves of Absence (LOA) and Accommodations function, including management of third-party vendors, and establishes internal controls to enhance performance, consistency, and compliance. The Director partners closely with senior HR leadership, business leaders, the Office of General Counsel, and external agencies to support enterprise-wide HR initiatives. This position manages a remotely located team of LOA and Compliance professionals and plays a critical role in guiding the organization through complex change. The American Red Cross has nearly 18,000 employees working across the country. We are seeking candidates with strong experience in both Leaves (LOA)/Accommodations and HR-related Compliance initiatives. The work location for this position is 100% virtual/work from home. The position can be worked from anywhere in the United States.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

(Key Responsibilities):

• Direct the execution of HR compliance initiatives and projects, including scope definition, deliverable assignment, scheduling, issue resolution, and resource coordination.
• Direct, develop and deliver change management strategies, communication plans, and end-user training related to HR compliance programs and initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures to support ethical, legal, and compliant business practices; regularly update and maintain the Red Cross Employee Handbook.
• Provide oversight of the Leaves of Absence and Accommodations team to ensure compliant administration, strong customer service, and alignment with workforce and business objectives.
• Direct and govern the development and administration of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Represent the organization with regulatory, enforcement, and community agencies as needed; oversee and direct AA/EEO education and training initiatives.
• Design and implement reporting and analytics methodologies to meet regulatory, compliance, and business needs; analyze complex data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Administer and continuously improve HR compliance monitoring and tracking systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
• Preside over all internal and external HR audits, including audit planning, stakeholder coordination, data review, findings analysis, and development of corrective action plans.
• Serve as a people manager, interpreting and administering policies, processes, and procedures that impact teams and subordinate functions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

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Education:

Bachelor's degree required•... For full info follow application link. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account