HR Control Director

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Location:

Hybrid role requiring 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.

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At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. We honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.

When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Great Company:
At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns.

Great Careers:
We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs.

Great Culture:
We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity and a winning mindset.

Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

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