HR Control Director

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HR Control Director

Lead Risk Management and Controls for Human Resources Functions

GEICO is seeking a visionary and strategic HR 1st Line of Defense Control/Risk Director to drive risk management and controls across our Human Resources (HR) functions. This high-impact role is designed for an initiative-taking leader who excels in partnership, thrives in collaborative environments, and brings a strong action-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will champion a process mindset—identifying enhancement and re-engineering opportunities and leveraging AI and automation to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in key HR activities. Most importantly, this leader will demonstrate a “can do” mentality, focused on “getting to yes” and breaking down barriers to achieve solutions that align with both risk management objectives and business priorities.

Location

This hybrid role requires on-site presence three days per week at one of GEICO’s office locations: Chevy Chase, MD; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or New York, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Build and nurture strong relationships across HR, business units, and Technology functions to seamlessly integrate risk management into HR initiatives.
• Risk-Based Approach: Understand and prioritize business needs, applying a risk-based mindset to HR processes and controls.
• Process Mindset & Innovation: Advocate for process improvement, actively seeking opportunities for enhancement, re-engineering, and leveraging AI or automation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Can Do Mentality & Getting to Yes: Approach challenges with optimism, persistence, and resourcefulness—always striving to find practical solutions and drive consensus that aligns business objectives with risk mitigation.

• Continuous Improvement: Deliver ongoing transformation within HR controls, supporting business growth and compliance through innovative process changes.
• Governance and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that fulfill regulatory requirements and uphold internal standards.
• Team Leadership: Build, guide, and empower a collaborative team focused on designing, monitoring, and remediating HR controls.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate risk events, issues, and process updates to HR leadership, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.
• Training and Awareness: Lead educational sessions for HR staff on risk management, controls, and compliance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, or compliance, preferably within HR or large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse functions.
• Initiative-taking, action-oriented mindset with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Process-driven, with the ability to propose and implement enhancement opportunities, including re-engineering and AI/automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill and present complex issues clearly.
• Strong prioritization skills for thriving in fast-paced, changing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, business, or finance (HR certifications or risk management credentials are a plus).
• Experience with data analysis, process automation, or HR analytics.
• Background in SOX compliance, forensic audit, or control design relating to HR.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join GEICO during a period of transformation—leading impactful change in HR risk management, promoting a culture of “getting to yes,” and helping shape the future of our organization.

 

Annual Salary

$146,575.00 - $229,600.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but