Global People Compliance Officer

Howden; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance organization seeks a Global People Compliance Officer to ensure HR practices align with legal requirements. You will facilitate HR audits, manage compliance risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote a fair work environment. Ideal candidates should have strong employment law knowledge and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on analytical problem-solving and confidentiality.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience in human resources risk and controls.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify compliance gaps.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate HR audits globally and oversee remediation.
• Develop action plans for identified risks and non-compliance.
• Prepare compliance audits reports and maintain records.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

HR information systems

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role Overview:

The Global People Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation's Human Resources practices align with legal and regulatory requirements. They will collaborate with both the HR functions and key stakeholders within risk and audit across the organisation to help identify, assess and mitigate the People risks. This role involves supporting HR stakeholders to develop and implement compliant practices that promote a fair and inclusive work environment.

Please note that this is a full-time permanent role based in our London office. The expectation is to be onsite 2-3 days per week.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work with internal and external audit teams to facilitate HR audits globally and to have oversight of all HR related actions and remediation activity results from the audits holistically across the organisation.
• Identify and assess potential risks and areas of non-compliance and develop action plans to address and mitigate them.
• Strategically planning for and carrying out assurance against global People core policies and standards.
• Coordinate the global socialisation of the internal Howden risk and control framework and collate the required data. Collaborate with Risk team to embed the framework and ensure controls are in place and risks are managed.
• Supporting the HR policy team with the development, reviewing, and updating HR policies, processes and procedures, to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to HR compliance activities, audit findings, and corrective actions taken.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of compliance audits, investigations, and related activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address any compliance-related inquiries or requests for information.
• Collaborate with HR and legal teams to investigate complaints, potential violations, or incidents related to HR compliance.
• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations, maintain confidentiality, and recommend appropriate actions based on investigation outcomes.
• Provide guidance and support to HR teams and management regarding employee relations issues and compliance-related concerns.
• Assist on any other People Compliance team projects and activities where required.

Role Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of controls, risk frameworks and has worked on these items within a Human Resources department.
• Key stakeholder management skill set - able to communicate efficiently with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify compliance gaps and recommend effective solutions. Able to turn strategic concepts and control frameworks into workable, practical solutions within the organisation.
• Attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough audits and investigations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in using HR information systems and software for data analysis and reporting.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We\'re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you\'re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.