Legal Compliance Manager

Greater Good Charities is a 501(c)(3) global nonprofit organization that works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good. To date, we have provided over $1B in aid, expertise, and funding in 121 countries in support of this mission.   

 

Position
Overview: 

Greater Good Charities is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR & Legal Compliance Manager to ensure our organization’s compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, and corporate legal standards. This role bridges Human Resources and Legal functions, playing a key part in maintaining ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and minimizing risk related to employment and workplace policies. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. HR Compliance: 

• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, etc.). 

• Coordinate and assist with internal HR audits and ensure corrective actions are documented and implemented. 

• Assist in proofreading policies and documents as needed.  

• Assist in managing employee and compliance training programs (e.g., anti-harassment, ethics, DEI, workplace safety). 

• Assist in maintaining employee records.  

• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding as needed.  

• Assist in resolving employee complaints, requests, and concerns ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.  

• Assist with payroll and benefits administration as needed.  

 

2. Legal Compliance: 

• Partner with Legal to ensure contracts, agreements, and organizational policies are executed, organized, and accessible.  

• Prepare compliance reports and summaries for HR, Legal, and executive leadership as needed.  

• Manage the company’s corporate insurance portfolio (e.g., general liability, D&O, workers’ compensation, cyber liability, professional liability, property & casualty). 

• Review, renew, and negotiate terms of insurance policies in coordination with brokers and internal stakeholders. 

• Handle insurance claims and incident reporting in collaboration with internal departments. 

• Support audits, inquiries, and investigations as needed. 

• Manage Asana boards as needed.  
  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Law, Finance, or a related field (J.D. or CPCU a plus). 

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, corporate insurance, or contract management. 

• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products, coverage structures, and regulatory frameworks. 

• Non-profit experience is preferred.  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Discretion with confidential information and high ethical standards. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent project management and organizational skills to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced setting. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe. Experience with Asana, BambooHR, and Trainual a plus.  

• Dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. 

• Commitment to the mission of Greater Good Charities. 

 

Working Environment: This position is fully remote. The employee is expected to work 40 hours per week during regular
business hours Monday – Friday as agreed with the supervisor.  

Benefits include 13 paid national holidays, sick leave, paid vacation, parental leave, 401K, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision benefits.