Senior HR Compliance Manager - Global

The Lanes Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

Transport and mobility allowances

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

The Lanes Group is seeking a Senior Manager – Global HR Compliance based in London. This role involves leading and evolving a comprehensive HR compliance framework across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with employment and immigration regulations, and managing compliance audits. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements and health benefits, alongside opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on global HR compliance.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a global HR compliance framework.
• Lead compliance audits across HR processes.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll for compliance management.

Skills

Extensive experience in HR

Deep knowledge of employment law

Strong stakeholder management

Ability to influence change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or a related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Location: London | Flexible / Hybrid Working Available

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Global HR Compliance to lead and evolve a comprehensive, enterprise-wide HR compliance framework across multiple regions. This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring alignment with global employment, immigration, and workforce regulations, while embedding compliance into HR processes, systems, and operations. You will act as the subject matter expert on HR regulatory obligations, partnering with Legal, HR, GRC, and business leaders to proactively manage risk and ensure audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Global HR Compliance Governance

• Design and implement a global HR compliance framework across all operating regions
• Own governance of HR policies, procedures, and standards
• Lead compliance audits across HR processes (e.g. employment authorization, background checks, employee classification)
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive proactive policy updates

Regulatory Change Management

• Track and interpret global regulatory changes across employment law, immigration, and data privacy
• Lead cross‑functional implementation of regulatory updates
• Ensure consistent adoption across regions and HR teams

Immigration & Work Authorization

• Oversee global immigration compliance, documentation standards, and reporting
• Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, and external vendors to manage risk and ensure compliance
• Govern global background screening and drug testing programs
• Act as escalation point for complex or high‑risk cases
• Identify trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities

Compliance Training & Awareness

• Own compliance training frameworks, including refresh cycles and regulatory updates
• Partner with Learning and Legal teams to maintain effective training programs
• Translate compliance requirements into HR systems, workflows, and controls
• Ensure accurate system configuration and reporting capabilities
• Leverage HR data to assess risk and support audits
• Identify compliance risks and drive remediation plans
• Prepare executive‑level reporting and audit documentation
• Support internal and external audits

Global Regulatory Reporting

• Lead global workforce compliance reporting (e.g. EEO‑1, pay data reporting, country‑specific requirements)
• Develop reporting calendars, controls, and governance processes
• Act as subject matter expert for regulatory reporting and audits

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in HR, with a strong focus on global HR compliance
• Deep knowledge of employment law, immigration, and workforce compliance across multiple regions
• Proven experience in leading cross‑functional compliance initiatives
• Strong experience working with HRIS systems and compliance‑driven implementations
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, scalable solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead change in a global organisation
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or a related field
• Experience with India compliance frameworks is advantageous
• Flexibility to work across global time zones

What’s on Offer

• Agile, fast‑paced environment with strong autonomy and decision‑making ownership
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
• Transport and mobility allowances
• Employee assistance programmes and referral schemes
• Regular company events and additional perks

About the Business

Our client are a global leader in data centre infrastructure, operating a large international footprint across multiple regions. Their platform supports businesses of all sizes with scalable, high‑performance digital infrastructure, enabling seamless growth in an increasingly connected and data‑driven world.

If you are a strategic HR compliance leader looking to make a global impact in a complex and fast‑evolving environment, we encourage you to apply.