Director, HR Operations & Compliance — Hybrid

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is seeking a Director of HR Operations & Compliance to systematize HR processes, ensure legal compliance, and deliver a responsive staff experience across the organization.

This leader will partner with the Head of People & Culture and the General Counsel’s Office to align policies, HRIS, payroll, and employee relations with regulatory requirements. Based in New York, NY or Washington, DC, the role operates in a hybrid environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HR or related functions.
• Experience in law firms, legal or non-profit settings preferred.
• PHR/SHRM certifications preferred.
• Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF.
• Experience implementing compliant HR operations across the full employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of employment law in LDF jurisdictions.
• Strong attention to detail and HRIS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement strong HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Draft and update HR policies and SOPs.
• Ensure HRIS data integrity and payroll accuracy.
• Lead HR compliance audits and trainings.
• Advise managers on HR issues and employee relations.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and I-9s.

Skills

HR operations

Compliance

HRIS

Payroll

Employee relations

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS (UKG)

Payroll systems

Job description

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is seeking a Director of HR Operations & Compliance to systematize HR processes, ensure legal compliance, and deliver a responsive staff experience across the organization.

This leader will partner with the Head of People & Culture and the General Counsel’s Office to align policies, HRIS, payroll, and employee relations with regulatory requirements. Based in New York, NY or Washington, DC, the role operates in a hybrid environment with