Human Resources Policy & Procedures Specialist

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Serve as the strategic lead and subject matter expert on HR policy and compliance .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,616 - $100,493 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of HR policies and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to manage large-scale projects and influence business processes. Proficient in analyzing compliance risks and providing strategic guidance to ensure adherence to local and federal regulations.

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HR Policy DevelopmentCompliance ManagementProject ManagementHRIS Systems ProficiencyRegulatory Analysis

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Hard Skills

Human Resources PoliciesRegulatory RequirementsEmployment Records ManagementProject ManagementCompliance Reporting

Soft Skills

Superior Writing SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsWorkday

Industry Keywords

Statutory ComplianceFMLARisk MitigationEmployment RegulationsPolicy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic lead and subject matter expert on HR policy and compliance
Influence, design, and direct business processes as statutory regulations require
Lead projects ensuring practices and procedures across campuses and departments conform to University HR policy and local and federal regulations
Assess existing policies and practices and develop new HR policies and procedures
Manage statutory compliance, reporting, and document management
Identify compliance risks and provide risk-mitigation guidance to university leadership
Partner with HR colleagues, including HR Business Partners, Classification and Compensation, HCM, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits
Partner with HCM Services to review work performed by HR coordinators and provide recommendations and strategic direction on compliance training programs
Ensure compliance with employment regulations in all states where the University is an employer of record
Serve as HR's primary authority and point of contact for departments with regulatory oversight responsibilities
Work with university stakeholders, legal counsel, and departments on matters including FMLA, unemployment, and protection of minors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5 to 7 years of broad-based human resources and compliance experience
Advanced knowledge of human resources policies, regulatory requirements, and employment records maintenance and management
Demonstrated experience managing and directing large-scale projects serving diverse constituencies
Superior writing skills
Ability to stay informed on changing regulatory obligations and proactively analyze and mitigate their impact
Strong analytical and communication skills
Technical facility with HRIS systems and databases
Prior experience with Workday is preferred
Preference may be granted to candidates with prior policy and compliance experience in a large organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities