People Services Manager - Compliance

ZipRecruiter; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bradford is seeking a People Services Manager - Compliance to lead the compliance function and foster a culture of accountability. Ideal candidates should have CIPD qualifications, experience in HR compliance, and strong stakeholder management skills. This permanent position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR compliance, audit, or governance roles.
• Experience in regulated sectors (e.g., housing, care) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of People specialists.
• Oversee the People policy framework for compliance.
• Maintain the People & Culture risk register.
• Drive automation and digitalisation of People processes.
• Develop compliance dashboards for senior leadership.

Skills

Understanding of employment legislation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Solutions-focused

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Advertisement: People Services Manager - Compliance

Location: Bradford Hybrid 2 days in the office a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000

Are you passionate about compliance and eager to make a positive impact in the housing sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic People Services Manager - Compliance to join their People & Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Compliance function and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement!

Responsibilities

• People Management: Lead and develop a high-performing team of People specialists.
• Foster a culture committed to customer excellence and compliance.
• Create a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Policy Governance and Compliance Oversight: Oversee the People policy framework, ensuring legal compliance and best practises.
• Manage relationships with legal advisors and regulatory bodies.
• Risk Management and Audit Readiness: Maintain the People & Culture risk register and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Lead evidence collection for audits and embed learnings into business as usual (BAU).
• Process and Data Compliance: Ensure People processes adhere to internal controls and data protection standards (including GDPR).
• Conduct regular audits of HR data quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive automation and digitalisation of People processes for enhanced efficiency.
• Own the end-to-end experience for People and Culture innovation.
• Reporting and Insights: Develop compliance dashboards and provide timely updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• People Systems & Design: Contribute to the strategic direction for People systems, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee risk management and maintain senior-level relationships with Technology and external providers.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Business Partners and governance teams to support a strong compliance culture.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all People compliance matters.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Skills: Strong understanding of employment legislation and regulatory frameworks; Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Experience & Qualifications: CIPD qualified or equivalent HR qualification; Extensive experience in HR compliance, audit, or governance roles; Experience in regulated sectors (e.g., housing, care) is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to play a crucial role in shaping a compliance culture within a vibrant organisation dedicated to making a difference in housing. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and where you can grow and thrive in your career.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re excited about leading compliance initiatives and making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's People & Culture team as the People Services Manager - Compliance. Together, let's drive excellence in the housing sector!

Adecco is a confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.