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Requisition ID:  117488

Director, HR Policy and Compliance

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Employee and Labor Relations & HR Policy, we are seeking a Director, HR Policy and Compliance responsible for ensuring compliance with all HR regulatory functions, maintaining and updating HR policies and processes, and providing best-practice consulting on HR policy and compliance matters. This role collaborates closely with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Employment Law, to develop and implement HR policies that align with university guidelines and legal requirements. The Director serves as a key advisor to HR leadership on regulatory and compliance matters.


This role is integral to the university’s commitment to maintaining a compliant, transparent, and well-communicated HR policy framework. The Director, HR Policy and Compliance will be a key driver of HR policy effectiveness and regulatory adherence, ensuring a consistent and legally sound approach to HR policy management across the institution.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and update HR policies and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university objectives.
  • Develop and maintain a policy review process for all HR policies.
  • Partner with the Office of General Counsel, other university policy stakeholders, and HR COEs to ensure HR policies are legally compliant and effectively implemented across the university.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on HR regulatory compliance, providing guidance and recommendations to HR leadership and stakeholders. Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Employee and Labor Relations, and other stakeholders to provide clarity on HR policy interpretation and application.
  • Monitor and analyze changes in HR compliance regulations to ensure university policies are updated accordingly.
  • Conduct policy research and regularly assess and update existing HR policy and other HR documents, keeping abreast of new emerging policy trends and identifies opportunities for policy harmonization and standardization.
  • Manage revisions to employee handbook, ensuring handbook and policies are up-to-date and meet all regulatory, legal, and industry best practices.
  • Ensure the effective communication and implementation of new or revised HR policies through training, documentation, and strategic change management efforts in coordination with Strategic Communications team.
  • Maintain and update the HR Policies website, including inventory of policies, and related documentation to ensure accessibility and accuracy for employees and managers.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, including process maps and governance documents, to support HR operations and compliance initiatives.
  • Monitor and assess the compliance and effectiveness of existing policies and recommend improvements based on industry best practices and organizational needs.
  • Conduct periodic HR policy and compliance audits to identify gaps and mitigate risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented as needed.
  • Partner with procurement and legal teams to review and ensure compliance in HR-related vendor contracts and agreements.
  • Work with IT and HRIS teams to ensure HR data privacy policies align with legal and institutional requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in HR policy development, compliance, or a related HR function.
  • Additional education may substitute for experience and additional experience may substitute for education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of employment laws, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Experience conducting research to support policy development.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and policy language into clear, accessible content.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with legal counsel, HR professionals, and senior leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing online policy documentation systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent years of education experience in HR policy, compliance, or employment law.

 

 

Classified Title: Director HR Policy & Compliance 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director, HR Policy and Compliance   
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LG  
Starting Salary Range: $111,800 - $195,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5:00 
FLSA Status: No SAP Value 
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Employee and Labor Relations  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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