HR Compliance Certification School & HR & OD Council Conference | 2025
HR Compliance Certification School & HR & OD Council Conference | 2025
Overview
HR Compliance Certification School: April 26 - 27, 2025
HR & OD Council Conference 2025: April 27- 30, 2025
Reconnect and grow with your credit union industry peers during HR & Organizational Development Council Conference. Collaborate with credit union professionals facing similar challenges while exploring relevant and trending topics curated by the Conference committee. Return to your credit union with a fresh perspective, new insights, and enthusiasm for the industry and movement.
Join us a day early on April 26 for a chance to earn or recertify your Certified Credit Union HR Compliance Professional (CHRCP) designation at HR Compliance Certification School. This year’s 2-day event will address the intricacies of HR laws with real-world case studies and approaches. Sessions will dive deep into HR compliance requirements, hot topics, regulatory developments, and skills to stay ahead of HR legal issues.
Who should attend?
These co-located events benefit all credit union HR staff, including the vice president of HR, HR generalist, benefits manager, recruiting manager, hiring manager, and any professional needing HR compliance education.
In Collaboration with CUDoctorHR Compliance Certification School is designed in collaboration with CUDoctor, a full-service consultancy dedicated to helping credit unions succeed. Led by Principal Diane Reed, CUDoctor offers tailored solutions in areas like human resources, strategic planning, compliance, operations, risk management, and marketing. Whether improving member engagement or navigating industry challenges, CUDoctor delivers practical, innovative strategies to drive growth and long-term success. |

Pre-conference Workshop
AI & Talent Development: Shaping the Future of Talent Management Strategies
This interactive workshop is designed specifically for HR and talent management professionals and will provide a practical, strategic, and ethical lens on AI’s role in talent development—helping you future-proof your workforce while maintaining your organization’s values.
Schedule
Class 1: Introduction to Human Resources Compliance
Class 2: Fair Labor Standards Act Fundamentals
Class 3: Occupational Health & Safety Act Fundamentals
Class 4: Harassment & Discrimination Fundamentals
Class 5: Pre-employment Screening Fundamentals
Class 6: Leave Policy Fundamentals
Class 7: Employment Retirement Income Security Act Fundamentals
Class 8: Record Retention Fundamentals
Class 9: Study Session
Welcome & The Power of Purpose
This session highlights the critical connection between financial wellness and the operational excellence of HR, demonstrating how the credit union’s purpose is realized through the collective efforts of its team.
Creating and Maintaining Exceptional Credit Union Culture
In this session, we’ll explore how to intentionally build and sustain a credit union culture that reflects your mission, values, and commitment to members.
Recruiting, Paying and Retaining Frontline Employees: Credit Unions vs. McDonalds
This session will explore how credit unions can differentiate themselves as employers by leveraging mission-driven culture, growth opportunities, and meaningful benefits. Participants will learn how McDonald’s has mastered employee recruitment and retention through streamlined processes, competitive pay, and perks—and how to adapt those lessons for the credit union space.
Litigation Update
This session will explore the latest trends and developments in human resources litigation, offering valuable insights for HR professionals, managers, and legal teams. Attendees will gain an understanding of the most common legal challenges facing employers today.
Employee Handbook Fundamentals
This session will explore what policies should be eliminated from your handbook and how to draft and implement policies to help you avoid claims and liability.
Workforce Planning/Organizational Structure
Through this session, participants will explore key principles of workforce planning, including forecasting future talent needs, evaluating workforce gaps, and implementing succession planning to ensure leadership continuity. Attendees will also learn how to structure their organizations to enhance collaboration, decision-making, and service delivery in a dynamic environment.
Managing a Multi-State Workforce: Payroll to Privacy
Compensation Planning and Employee Evaluations
The Impact of the New Administration on HR Laws & Regulations: What to Expect
Pay and Benefits Strategies
In this engaging session, we’ll examine the growing trend of weekly pay, the increasing importance of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policies, and the rise of "Pick Your Own" benefits plans.
The Hidden Employee Burden: Financial Well-Being and How to Impact It
This session will explore practical strategies to support employees’ financial health, from offering financial education programs to rethinking compensation and benefits packages.
FMLA Deep Dive
This session goes beyond the basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act and explores difficult issues.
Roundtable – Ask the Experts
Stay tuned! The final agenda will be shared closer to the event.
Pricing & Registration
HR & Organizational Development Council Conference | HRCLA25 |
Council Member America's Credit Unions Member League Member Small Credit Union (<50M) Non-Member |
$4,480 |
HR Compliance Certification School with CU Doctor | HRC1LA25 |
Council Member America's Credit Unions Member League Member Small Credit Union (<50M) Non-Member |
$4,590 |
Pre-Conference Workshop | HRCW2LA25 |
Council Member America's Credit Unions Member League Member Small Credit Union (<50M) Non-Member |
$275 $350 $350 $350 $700 |
Conference Social Event | Guests Only | $75 |
*Early bird pricing ends March 27, 2025 |
Member Discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount.
Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- Council members save 10%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-Attendee discount – Register 4 attendees and get the 5th free
Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply
One discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest value discount will be applied.
Other non-credit union attendees should contact us to confirm eligibility.
Hotel & Travel
Experience NOLA’s vibrant culture at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, located near the renowned French Quarter and the CBD.
Recommended travel:School ONLY Arrive: Friday Afternoon, April 25 Conference ONLY Arrive: Sunday Morning, April 27 School & Conference Arrive: Friday Afternoon, April 25 |

ACCOMMODATIONS
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-2500
Hotel Reservation: 888-627-7033
Room Rate: $233
Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 3, 2025
(Rooms may sell out before this deadline.)
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations and reference America's Credit Unions.

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Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful and safe. Check out our Code of Conduct for more information.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please explain the cancellation briefly and submit it via email to hello@americascreditunions.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee on the order total. No refunds for cancellations received on or after 30 days before the event will be granted. Substitutions are accepted before the start of the program. Additional costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current participant name, and new participant name to hello@americascreditunions.org.
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