Strategic HR Services & Compliance Leader

Pinsent Masons; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead two connected teams delivering high-quality HR services and managing compliance. The role spans HR Shared Services and HR Compliance, balancing day-to-day service with opportunities to shape the function and drive automation to improve efficiency and the employee experience.

You will oversee end-to-end HR processes, partner with HR Systems to maximise Oracle HCM usage, and act as a senior escalation point for complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR Shared Services and HR Compliance.
• Experience in professional services or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK immigration and right to work.
• Experience with HR data privacy and GDPR requirements.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement across end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across HR Shared Services and HR Compliance.
• Oversee core HR processes across the employee lifecycle and global service delivery.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex operational matters and compliance risks.
• Lead continuous improvement and streamline ways of working.
• Collaborate with HR Systems to maximise Oracle HCM usage and automation.
• Develop service measures, controls and management information.
• Build relationships across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance and the business.
• Lead UK right to work, sponsorship, and visa-related activity.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Compliance management

Process improvement

UK immigration knowledge

Tools

Oracle HCM

Job description

Pinsent Masons in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead two connected teams delivering high-quality HR services and managing compliance. The role spans HR Shared Services and HR Compliance, balancing day-to-day service with opportunities to shape the function and drive automation to improve efficiency and the employee experience.

You will oversee end-to-end HR processes, partner with HR Systems to maximise Oracle HCM usage, and act as a senior escalation point for complex