HR Control Director

GEICO

full-time

Posted on: 12/2/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Illinois, Maryland, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $146,575 - $229,600 per year

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About the role

Lead Risk Management and Controls for Human Resources Functions.
Champion a process mindset—identifying enhancement and re-engineering opportunities and leveraging AI and automation to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in key HR activities.
Build and nurture strong relationships across HR, business units, and Technology functions to seamlessly integrate risk management into HR initiatives.
Understand and prioritize business needs, applying a risk-based mindset to HR processes and controls.
Advocate for process improvement, actively seeking opportunities for enhancement, re-engineering, and leveraging AI or automation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Approach challenges with optimism, persistence, and resourcefulness—always striving to find practical solutions and drive consensus that aligns business objectives with risk mitigation.
Deliver ongoing transformation within HR controls, supporting business growth and compliance through innovative process changes.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that fulfill regulatory requirements and uphold internal standards.
Build, guide, and empower a collaborative team focused on designing, monitoring, and remediating HR controls.
Clearly and effectively communicate risk events, issues, and process updates to HR leadership, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.
Lead educational sessions for HR staff on risk management, controls, and compliance.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
8+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, or compliance, preferably within HR or large, complex organizations.
Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse functions.
Initiative-taking, action-oriented mindset with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
Process-driven, with the ability to propose and implement enhancement opportunities, including re-engineering and AI/automation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill and present complex issues clearly.
Strong prioritization skills for thriving in fast-paced, changing environments.
Master’s degree in HR, business, or finance (HR certifications or risk management credentials are a plus) is preferred.
Experience with data analysis, process automation, or HR analytics is preferred.
Background in SOX compliance, forensic audit, or control design relating to HR is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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