Council Event

HR Compliance Certification School & HR & OD Council Conference | 2025

Council Event

HR Compliance Certification School & HR & OD Council Conference | 2025

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New Orleans, LA
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St

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 CUDoctor

HR 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
$1,730  $1,580*
$2,240 $2,040*
$1,792  $1,592*
$1,792  $1,592*
$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
$2,065.50  $1,865.50*
$2,295  $2,095*
$1,836  $1,636*
$1,836  $1,636*
$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
School ONLY Depart: Monday, April 28

Conference ONLY Arrive: Sunday Morning, April 27
Conference ONLY Depart: Wednesday Afternoon, April 30

School & Conference Arrive: Friday Afternoon, April 25
School & Conference Depart: Wednesday Afternoon, April 30

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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