We're looking for an experienced People Compliance Manager to strengthen our people’s compliance framework across the business. This is a high-profile role with responsibility for GDPR, ethical trade compliance, employment compliance and governance activities across a large, multi-site organisation. Reporting into and working closely with the HR Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in reducing risk, driving best practice and ensuring we continue to meet the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct

What you'll do

Lead people compliance initiatives across GDPR, Modern Slavery and ethical trading requirements.

Manage SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) and customer compliance audits, ensuring successful outcomes across multiple sites.

Oversee Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and employee data governance.

Develop and maintain policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.

Deliver compliance training and promote best practice across the business.

Build strong relationships with auditors, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Analyse compliance risks and drive continuous improvement.

About you

You'll be a proactive and commercially minded compliance professional with:

Experience in HR compliance, governance, audit or HR operations.

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and GDPR.

Experience managing audits and compliance programmes.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Manufacturing experience, knowledge of Sedex/SMETA and project management experience would be advantageous.

Why join us?

This is a high-profile role where you'll have the opportunity to shape our people compliance agenda, influence senior stakeholders and make a meaningful impact across the organisation.

If you're passionate about doing the right thing, reducing risk and driving compliance excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build a culture of integrity, accountability and trust.

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support for you and your family

Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Potential for Hybrid remote working

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job

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