Senior HR Compliance Manager - Global
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £80 - £100 Per Hour
Job Description
Location: London | Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Global HR Compliance to lead and evolve a comprehensive, enterprise-wide HR compliance framework across multiple regions. This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring alignment with global employment, immigration, and workforce regulations, while embedding compliance into HR processes, systems, and operations. You will act as the subject matter expert on HR regulatory obligations, partnering with Legal, HR, GRC, and business leaders to proactively manage risk and ensure audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Global HR Compliance Governance
- Design and implement a global HR compliance framework across all operating regions
- Own governance of HR policies, procedures, and standards
- Lead compliance audits across HR processes (e.g. employment authorization, background checks, employee classification)
- Monitor regulatory developments and drive proactive policy updates
Regulatory Change Management
- Track and interpret global regulatory changes across employment law, immigration, and data privacy
- Lead cross‑functional implementation of regulatory updates
- Ensure consistent adoption across regions and HR teams
Immigration & Work Authorization
- Oversee global immigration compliance, documentation standards, and reporting
- Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, and external vendors to manage risk and ensure compliance
- Govern global background screening and drug testing programs
- Act as escalation point for complex or high‑risk cases
- Identify trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities
Compliance Training & Awareness
- Own compliance training frameworks, including refresh cycles and regulatory updates
- Partner with Learning and Legal teams to maintain effective training programs
- Translate compliance requirements into HR systems, workflows, and controls
- Ensure accurate system configuration and reporting capabilities
- Leverage HR data to assess risk and support audits
- Identify compliance risks and drive remediation plans
- Prepare executive‑level reporting and audit documentation
- Support internal and external audits
Global Regulatory Reporting
- Lead global workforce compliance reporting (e.g. EEO‑1, pay data reporting, country‑specific requirements)
- Develop reporting calendars, controls, and governance processes
- Act as subject matter expert for regulatory reporting and audits
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience in HR, with a strong focus on global HR compliance
- Deep knowledge of employment law, immigration, and workforce compliance across multiple regions
- Proven experience in leading cross‑functional compliance initiatives
- Strong experience working with HRIS systems and compliance‑driven implementations
- Familiarity with internal and external audit processes
- Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, scalable solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead change in a global organisation
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or a related field
- Experience with India compliance frameworks is advantageous
- Flexibility to work across global time zones
What’s on Offer
- Agile, fast‑paced environment with strong autonomy and decision‑making ownership
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
- Transport and mobility allowances
- Employee assistance programmes and referral schemes
- Regular company events and additional perks
About the Business
Our client are a global leader in data centre infrastructure, operating a large international footprint across multiple regions. Their platform supports businesses of all sizes with scalable, high‑performance digital infrastructure, enabling seamless growth in an increasingly connected and data‑driven world.
If you are a strategic HR compliance leader looking to make a global impact in a complex and fast‑evolving environment, we encourage you to apply.
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