HR Compliance Assistant Director

The Hartford

HR Compliance Assistant Director modernizing employment compliance at The Hartford, an insurance company. Leading compliance teams, regulatory reporting, risk mitigation, and AI-enabled process transformation.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $104,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Compliance, regulatory reporting, and risk management while leading teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement. Proficient in analyzing data trends and preparing executive-level communications to guide strategic decision-making.

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HR Compliance LeadershipRegulatory Reporting ExpertiseRisk Management StrategyExecutive-Level CommunicationTeam Development and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Compliance ManagementRegulatory ReportingData AnalysisRisk MitigationEmployment Law KnowledgeHR Policy ImplementationAutomation SolutionsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Copilot

Industry Keywords

FLSAEEOSection 503VEVRAAPay EquityUnemployment ClaimsI-9/eVerifyACAHIPAAPay Transparency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of HR Compliance professionals, setting priorities, coaching, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
Foster accountability, efficiency, continuous improvement, and risk awareness
Manage vendor relationships, contracting, and vendor cost oversight
Oversee HR Compliance operations, regulatory data preparation, reporting, legislative monitoring, and unemployment claim processing
Own creation, governance, and continuous improvement of regulatory reporting processes for wage and hour, EEO, Section 503, VEVRAA, pay equity, and other filings
Oversee emerging regulatory requirements and organizational readiness
Maintain and implement HR policy and procedure changes, processes, and controls
Identify, assess, and mitigate HR Compliance risks
Advise HR and business leaders on complex risk and compliance matters
Present HR Compliance risks, trends, and mitigation strategies to executive audiences
Analyze employee data and trends for strategic decision-making
Develop executive-level reports, presentations, and communications
Guide HR on employment laws and regulations including FLSA/state wage and hour, EEO, unemployment, I-9/eVerify, ACA, HIPAA, pay transparency, and leave laws
Lead adoption and scaling of automation and AI-enabled compliance solutions
Drive continuous improvement and transformation of compliance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience
5+ years of experience with Compliance, HR, and/or employment law
Experience with state and federal regulatory reporting programs
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong risk management and mitigation strategy experience
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing teams
Proficiency preparing executive- and/or board-level materials and presenting to executive audiences
Knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law frameworks
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Copilot
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to embrace change and operate strategically and tactically
Effective time management and ability to multitask and prioritize stringent deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Hybrid or remote work arrangement depending on location
Equal Opportunity Employer