Director of People Operations Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,HR/Recruitment

Salary Range: $84,323.70 To $ Annually

Position Title:

Director of People Operations

Reports to:

Chief Performance Officer Full Salary Range: $84,323.70 - $ Hiring Salary Range: $84,323.70 - $

Primary Responsibilities:

The Director of People Operations is responsible for the operational, compliance, and regulatory integrity of the Human Resources function. This role ensures all people‑related processes are accurate, compliant, efficient, and audit‑ready across a multistate credit union environment. The Director serves as the primary owner of HR risk management and infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration

Provide strategic and operational leadership for payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and leave administration.
Oversee workers’ compensation, COBRA, unemployment, and related programs.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of all HR transactions.
Own HR data integrity, records management, and information security.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Monitor regulatory changes and lead implementation of required updates.
Serve as primary HR liaison for audits, exams, and regulatory inquiries.
Maintain policies, procedures, and employee/manager handbooks.

Systems, Controls & Reporting

Oversee HR systems administration and process controls.
Develop metrics and reporting related to payroll accuracy, benefits administration, and compliance.
Partner with Finance and Legal on people‑related risk and reporting needs.

Leadership & Oversight

Lead and develop HR operations staff.
Serve as a senior HR advisor on complex employee relations matters (process and risk perspective).
Support enterprise leadership with data‑driven people operations insights.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
7+ years of progressive HR experience; financial services experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Extensive knowledge of employment law and HR compliance in a multistate environment.
Demonstrated experience working with regulators and auditors.
Strong leadership, judgment, and process design skills.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness
Life Insurance
401(k) match
Profit sharing
PTO
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance

Applicable federal and multi-state regulations including, but not limited to:

NCUA Rules and Regulations (12 C.F.R. Chapter VII)
NCUA Parts 701, 702, 713, 741, 748
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Equal Pay Act
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
State Credit Union Acts
State employment and labor laws
State wage and hour laws
State leave and disability laws
State privacy and data protection laws

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, view information on a computer screen, and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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