Senior HR Compliance & Employee Relations Advisor

Overview

In this role you drive advanced HR compliance and employee relations across regions, guiding complex investigations, risk assessments, and policy development. You will collaborate with global and regional partners to ensure consistent practices with local adaptations, shaping frameworks and practical solutions. You will lead sensitive cases, advise leaders, and contribute to cross-regional projects that uphold high standards of ethics and legal compliance. This is a chance to influence people-centric HR programs in a multinational, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex employee relations matters from intake to resolution
• Plan and conduct timely, impartial workplace investigations across harassment, discrimination, misconduct, and senior-leader matters
• Coach managers and leaders on employee relations decisions balancing risk and business objectives
• Advise on HR compliance and employment law implications of business initiatives
• Support workforce reductions and reorganizations with proper governance and local compliance
• Lead cross-functional projects with global/regional scope and diverse stakeholders
• Develop and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and guidance across jurisdictions
• Participate in HR compliance risk assessments and remediation actions
• Prepare accurate case documentation in the case management system and maintain confidential records
• Analyze trends in employee relations data to identify risks and preventive actions
• Maintain regular attendance and perform additional duties as assigned

Key requirements

• Eight (8) or more years in HR with focus on employee relations, investigations, performance management, and policy development
• Experience interpreting employment laws and translating into practical guidance
• Experience supporting operations across multiple jurisdictions in a global matrix organization
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Preferred regional professional certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CIPD)
• Experience in a regulated industry such as financial services or insurance
• Experience contributing to global cross-regional HR compliance frameworks

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Influence without authority
• Project and change-management skills
• Analytical reasoning and risk-based decision-making
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
• HR case management, reporting, and collaboration tools

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