Hybrid HR Policy & Compliance Lead

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 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