Director of HR & Compliance

Description

PURPOSE: 

This is an ideal opportunity to work at a growing organization with a strong family culture. Shepherd Insurance is a privately-owned insurance agency that has delivered risk management solutions since 1977. With a wide variety of insurance and financial products, we are among the largest independent agencies in the country.

The Director of HR & Compliance plays a crucial role in ensuring the agency’s highest standard. The Director of HR & Compliance is responsible for overseeing the human resources department and ensuring the organization adheres to all relevant laws and regulations. In addition, this role involves developing and implementing HR strategies, managing compliance programs, and fostering a positive work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

· Function as strategic business advisor and partner to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. 

· Provide support to managers to ensure agency personnel is treated in a nondiscriminatory fashion.  

· Foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity within the organization while upholding agency core values. 

· Consult with Legal Counsel as needed. 

· Administer progressive disciplinary actions as necessary. 

· Develop and enforce HR policies, processes, and procedures, including but not limited to the development and implementation of employee handbook. 

· Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees and management staff on relevant laws, regulations and company policies and procedures. 

· Lead and manage the staff of the human resources department, providing guidance, coaching and professional development opportunities. 

· Oversee and provide guidance to payroll personnel, payroll management and 401k administration policies and procedures. 

· Manage performance appraisal systems to drive performance and advancement. 

· Analyze HR metrics and provide reports to senior management.  

· Manage compensation strategy. 

· Maintain and administer EEOC and Affirmative Action programs, serve as liaison for federal, state and local agencies reporting. 

· Assist in Mergers and Acquisition process to ensure employment compliance.

· Oversee Human Resources departmental budget. 

· Participate in continuing education opportunities, meetings, seminars and workshops.

· Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

· Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in similar position is desirable.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. 

· Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certifications are a plus. 

· Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills. 

· Strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, policies and procedures. 

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organizational skills. 

· Familiar in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and HRIS system. 

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable indiv