Director, Employee Relations & HR Compliance

Job overview

The Director, Employee Relations & HR Compliance role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with work from home up to three days a week. The stated annual hiring range is $167,700–$287,500. The role supports Alliant Credit Union’s human resources and legal functions in maintaining legally sound, consistent employment practices. This director provides day-to-day employment law guidance, oversees employee relations and HR compliance, and leads the HR policy lifecycle. The position also develops team capability and helps leaders make timely, documented, risk-aware decisions.

What you'll do

• Advise HR business partners and leaders on employment law across the employee lifecycle
• assess and document risk
• establish escalation protocols with legal
• oversee employee relations investigations
• maintain templates and decision guides
• oversee federal, state, and local HR compliance, audits, training, and policy updates
• report compliance risks
• coach HR staff and leaders
• lead and develop the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

employee relations

hr compliance

hybrid

chicago il

alliant credit union

$167,700–$287,500 annually

employment law

hr policy

compliance audits

people management

shrm-scp preferred

sphr preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, dental, 401(k) with employer match, annual performance bonus, paid parental leave, employee discounts, paid personal and sick days, 11 paid holidays, education reimbursement.

Why this role

Hybrid work from home up to three days weekly; annual hiring range of $167,700–$287,500; preferred SHRM-SCP or SPHR.

About the employer

Alliant Credit Union is hiring for this role. Industry: Credit Unions. Sector: 52.