David Ellis

Human Resources Compliance @RVO Health

Chicago, IL, US

OVERVIEWI drive HR compliance program development for a groundbreaking joint venture between UnitedHealth and Red Ventures. I partner directly with legal counsel to architect and implement comprehensive compliance frameworks across nationwide operations.My duties include overseeing critical compliance programs, including US compliance reporting and affirmative action planning, OFCCP audits, and implementing a HR policy governance strategy. I enjoy managing one associate, creating scalable HR policies and programs, and partnering with our employment law team and HR stakeholders to ensure the operationalization of new employment regulations. I also serve as an HR and compliance SME on various employment and hiring projects. STRATEGIC IMPACT* Developed and launched the organization\'s first DEI strategy, creating an inaugural affirmative action plan and an executive-level reporting dashboard.* Built a HR compliance infrastructure from the ground up, establishing workers\' compensation program, ADA accommodations framework, leave of absence policies, and unemployment processes.* Architected an immigration program, achieving a 100% success rate in securing work visas for 44 employees.* Ensured rigorous federal compliance, managing all EEO-1 submissions to EEOC.

American University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Valparaiso University School of Law

Juris Doctor

DePaul University

Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services