Vice President

Job Description : VP, HR Risk & Compliance. LONDON UK This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maintaining a strong HR governance framework within a dynamic and highly regulated environment. In this role, the VP, HR Risk & Compliance will support the Director, HR Governance in driving ethical, compliant, and risk-aware HR practices across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure policies, procedures, and controls are robust, up-to-date, and aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Support the development and implementation of HR governance frameworks and policies. Partner with HR Leadership and Risk teams to manage the HR Risk and Control inventory. Lead HR’s contributions to risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews. Monitor changes in employment law and HR best practices to ensure ongoing compliance. Act as the HR point of contact for onboarding due diligence and third-party risk management. Manage the HR vendor governance program in collaboration with HR Service Owners. Oversee the annual review of the employee handbook and HR policy updates. Deliver quarterly governance training and support onboarding of new HR team members. Represent HR in cross-functional projects and change initiatives. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in HR governance or first-line-of-defense (1LOD) control functions. The ideal candidate will bring: Proven experience in HR governance, risk, or compliance within a regulated industry. Strong understanding of HR policies, employment law, and governance best practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly. High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality and data privacy. A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. A hands-on approach and willingness to support both strategic and administrative tasks. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional qualifications in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Project Management are advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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