Director of HR & Compliance

Job Summary & Position Rationale

The HR and Compliance Director leads ELF's HR and compliance function, partnering with the Executive Director and leadership team to build people systems that support the organization's programs, staff, and long-term growth. This role oversees the HR team and serves as the organization's lead on employment law, employee relations, benefits, and workforce compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding to support ELF's staffing needs for a workforce of 250-300 employees annually.
• Serve as lead administrator of the organization's HRIS, ensuring data integrity, system configuration, and effective use across departments.
• Create, implement, and maintain HR and compliance policies, including the employee handbook, in line with state and federal law.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and reporting, identifying risk and recommending mitigation to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with employment eligibility, driving and insurance requirements, background check, and required-training obligations (e.g., I-9, mandated reporter, sexual harassment prevention).
• Manage employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans, as needed..
• Administer leave of absence, accommodation, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims processes.
• Oversee benefits administration, including broker and third-party administrator relationships, open enrollment, and payroll coordination.
• Partner with Finance on benefits budgeting, enrollment, and planning.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations, including required plans and training.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and training initiatives.
• Develop and administer performance management and timekeeping accountability systems.
• Partner with the Executive Director on strategic HR and workforce planning to support organizational growth.
• Prepare HR and compliance reports for executive leadership and the Board.