HR Operations & Compliance Leader (Hybrid)

NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. invites applications for a Director, HR Operations & Compliance.

This role leads HR operations and compliance programs, partnering with the Head of People & Culture to deliver a compliant, staff-focused HR function in a hybrid workplace. You will steward HRIS, payroll interfaces, policy development, and investigations, while guiding managers across the full employee lifecycle and ensuring adherence to employment laws in supported

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in human resources.
• Experience in law firm, legal or nonprofit HR preferred.
• PHR/SHRM certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR operations across the full employee lifecycle.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Oversee HRIS and payroll processes with Finance.
• Develop and update HR policies and handbooks.
• Counsel managers and staff on HR issues and investigations.

Skills

HR operations

Employment law

Data-driven

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. invites applications for a Director, HR Operations & Compliance.

This role leads HR operations and compliance programs, partnering with the Head of People & Culture to deliver a compliant, staff-focused HR function in a hybrid workplace. You will steward HRIS, payroll interfaces, policy development, and investigations, while guiding managers across the full employee lifecycle and ensuring adherence to employment laws in supported