Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist

Georgetown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist to lead policy, compliance, and regulatory initiatives across campuses. The role requires designing and updating HR policies, guiding documentation, and mitigating risks for all employment-related processes.

You will collaborate with HR partners, legal counsel, and university departments to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, including FMLA and unemployment, while supporting training and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of broad-based human resources and compliance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of HR policies, regulatory requirements and best practices for employment records.
• Strong writing skills and ability to stay informed on changing regulatory obligations.
• Experience with HRIS systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and compliance across all campuses and departments per University HR policy.
• Drive assessment and strategic development of new HR policies and procedures, including compliance, reporting, and document management.
• Identify compliance risks and provide risk-mitigation guidance to university leadership.
• Collaborate with HR partners, legal counsel, and departments on regulatory matters such as FMLA and unemployment.

Skills

HR policy

Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements Job Overview

The Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist will serve as the strategic lead and subject matter expert on all aspects of HR Policy and Compliance and has the ability to influence, design, and direct business processes as statutory regulations may require. The incumbent will be responsible for leading a broad portfolio of projects that ensure the practices and procedures across all campuses and departments conform to University Human Resources policy as well as local and federal regulations. The individual in this role will be responsible for driving the regular assessment of existing policy and practices and the strategic development of new HR policies and procedures including the areas of statutory compliance, reporting, and document management. Additionally, this role will proactively identify compliance risks and provide critical risk-mitigation guidance to university leadership.

Work Interactions

The Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist will work closely and strategically partner with colleagues in all areas of HR (including, but not limited to HR Business Partners, Classification and Compensation, HCM, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits) to identify opportunities for developing robust techniques and procedures that support compliance at all stages of the employment cycle. The Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist will partner with HCM Services on the review of the work performed by HRCs outside of central Human Resources and provides review/recommendations and high-level strategic direction to HCM Services team and trainer(s) on compliance training programs, including, but not limited to, ensuring compliance with employment regulations in all states where the University is an employer of record. The Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist will also serve as HR’s primary authority and point of contact for University Departments with oversight responsibilities for other regulatory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, working with university stakeholders, legal counsel, and individual departments on matters ranging from FMLA to unemployment, and protection of minors.

Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position should hold a bachelor’s degree and have 5 to 7 years of broad-based human resources and compliance experience. Advanced knowledge of human resources policies, regulatory requirements and best practices for employment records maintenance and management is an essential element of the work performed in this role. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience managing and directing large-scale projects serving diverse constituencies. Superior writing skills are essential for success. The ability to stay informed on changing regulatory obligations and proactively analyze and mitigate their impact on the University is also necessary. Preference may be granted to candidates with prior policy and compliance experience in a large organization. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills, as well as technical facility with HRIS systems and databases. Prior experience with Workday is preferred.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone] or [e-mail].

EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.