HR Regulatory Lead

TDA Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TDA Group is seeking an HR Regulatory Lead to own a newly created role and manage a small global team across India, the UK and China. The role focuses on strengthening regulatory oversight, governance and operational effectiveness, translating requirements into robust processes, controls and consistent practices globally.

You will partner with senior stakeholders in HR and Compliance, monitor developments, and guide policy changes while ensuring regulatory references, certifications and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services within a regulated environment.
• Background in HR regulatory oversight or governance.
• Leadership experience across multiple locations or jurisdictions.
• Experience in India and UK markets is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small global HR regulatory team across locations.
• Oversee HR regulatory operations, certifications, assessments and submissions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across HR, Compliance and business.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement policy and training changes.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, data integrity and management reporting.
• Drive process improvement, standardisation and automation of the operating model.
• Support regulatory change programmes and global process consistency.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Team leadership

HR regulatory operations

Cross-border governance

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory lifecycle management

Governance & controls

Data & MI reporting

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Regulatory professional to help shape and take ownership of a newly created role whilst managing a small global team cross India, UK and China.

The HR Regulatory Lead will play a key role in strengthening regulatory oversight, governance and operational effectiveness. Working closely with senior stakeholders across HR, Compliance and the wider business, you’ll help shape and evolve the global operating model, ensuring regulatory requirements are translated into effective processes, robust controls and consistent practices across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a small global team, providing clear direction, building regulatory expertise and ensuring effective coverage across multiple locations.
• Oversee HR regulatory operations, including certifications, assessments, regulatory references, approvals and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across HR, Compliance, Company Secretariat, Technology and the wider business.
• Monitor regulatory developments and oversee the implementation of appropriate policy, process, control and training changes.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, operational controls, data integrity and management information to support effective decision-making.
• Lead process improvement, standardisation and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, control effectiveness and the overall operating model.
• Support regulatory change programmes and ensure consistent global processes while meeting local regulatory requirements.

Required Skills:

• Financial services experience is essential, with a strong understanding of working within a regulated environment.
• Experience in HR regulatory oversight, regulatory operations or a closely related governance function.
• Experience leading and developing a team, ideally across multiple locations or jurisdictions.
• Experience of working with India and the UK would be highly beneficial
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, governance, risk management and operational controls.
• Experience overseeing regulatory lifecycle activities, such as certifications, assessments, regulatory references and submissions.
• The ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders across HR, Compliance and the wider business.
• A track record of improving processes, strengthening controls and driving operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using management information and reporting to support senior-level decision-making.

This is a hybrid role (3 days /w in the office) primarily based in London but some flexibility to travel to a regional office once a week.