Head of Recruiting & HR

HR Control Director
GEICO is seeking a visionary and strategic HR 1st Line of Defense Control/Risk Director to drive risk management and controls across our Human Resources (HR) functions. This high-impact role is designed for an initiative-taking leader who excels in partnership, thrives in collaborative environments, and brings a strong action-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will champion a process mindsetidentifying enhancement and re-engineering opportunities and leveraging AI and automation to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in key HR activities. Most importantly, this leader will demonstrate a "can do" mentality, focused on "getting to yes" and breaking down barriers to achieve solutions that align with both risk management objectives and business priorities.
This hybrid role requires on-site presence three days per week at one of GEICO's office locations: Strategic Partnership: Build and nurture strong relationships across HR, business units, and Technology functions to seamlessly integrate risk management into HR initiatives.
Risk-Based Approach: Understand and prioritize business needs, applying a risk-based mindset to HR processes and controls.
Process Mindset & Innovation: Advocate for process improvement, actively seeking opportunities for enhancement, re-engineering, and leveraging AI or automation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Can Do Mentality & Getting to Yes: Approach challenges with optimism, persistence, and resourcefulnessalways 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.
Governance and Compliance: 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.
Training and Awareness: Lead educational sessions for HR staff on risk management, controls, and compliance.
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field; 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.
• Master's degree in HR, business, or finance (HR certifications or risk management credentials are a plus).

Experience with data analysis, process automation, or HR analytics.
Background in SOX compliance, forensic audit, or control design relating to HR.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join GEICO during a period of transformationleading impactful change in HR risk management, promoting a culture of "getting to yes," and helping shape the future of our organization.
Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. We're an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers' expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you'll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people's lives.
We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career and your potential in mind. You'll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Grounded by our core values, we have an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; performance and recognition-based incentives; 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.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company.