HR Director : Compliance & Employee Relations

Director, Compliance & Employee Relations

Position Title : Director, Compliance & Employee Relations

Reports To : Vice President of Human Resources

Location : Minnetonka, Minnesota

Position Summary :

The Director of Compliance & Employee Relations leads the organization's efforts to maintain a fair, safe, and legally compliant workplace. This role is responsible for employment law compliance, workplace safety & wellness programs, workers' compensation administration, and employee relations strategy and execution. Serving as the internal advisor for investigations, policy development, and risk mitigation, the Director ensures consistent and equitable practices across the organization.

As a key member of the HR leadership team, the Director partners with the Director of Employee Development and Director of Payroll & Benefits to deliver a comprehensive people strategy while managing and developing a small team of Corporate HR Generalists.

Key Responsibilities :

Compliance & Risk Management :

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, wage & hour, etc.).
• Oversee the design, implementation, and communication of HR policies, handbooks, and procedures.
• Conduct compliance audits, reporting, and risk assessments.
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies, and external auditors.
• Proactively identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Workers' Compensation & Leave Management :

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Employee Relations & Investigations :

Leadership & Collaboration :

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