HR Risk & Compliance Manager

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Self-Development Fund

Internal Mobility

Sharesave Plan

Volunteering Leave

Free Meals

Cab Allowance

Home Office Setup Allowance

Job summary

Flutter Entertainment seeks a senior HR compliance leader to partner with HR leadership, manage risk and regulatory obligations across geographies, and embed robust governance, risk, and compliance practices within HR operations. The role emphasizes SOX controls, privacy, and multi-jurisdiction employment law across a global footprint.

You will drive horizon-scanning, policy design, and cross-functional collaboration with senior management, ensuring timely implementation and ongoing risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–8 years in HR compliance or risk management across jurisdictions.
• Experience building or overhauling compliance frameworks from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy and employment laws across multiple regions.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, or related field; professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM) or legal qualification.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA and regional privacy regulations.
• Experience with GRC tools and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to employment legislation across jurisdictions and assess regulatory changes.
• Translate changes into policy updates and operational guidance with timelines.
• Provide risk-informed guidance to HR leaders and senior management on complex matters.
• Maintain a live HR risk register and monitor controls.
• Design and maintain a comprehensive GRC framework for HR Operations & Transformation.
• Record internal controls including SOX controls mapped to obligations.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for leadership and board oversight.
• Conduct HR process risk assessments across geographies.
• Execute risk mitigation strategies with ownership and timelines.
• Perform Risk & Control self-assessments (RCSA) for HR processes.
• Plan internal HR compliance reviews, develop audit methodologies and test scripts.
• Document audit findings with risk ratings and corrective actions.

Skills

GRC methodologies

SOX controls

HRIS (Workday)

Data privacy regulations

Multi-jurisdiction employment law

Regulatory risk management

Risk assessment

Policy design & embedding

Internal controls documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Law/Business

CIPD/SHRM or legal qualification

Tools

Workday

Archer

AuditBoard

Job description

About the Role

This mid-level leadership role sits within Flutter's Group HR Operations & Transformation department and serves as a trusted strategic partner to HR leadership and the broader executive team. It provides oversight and subject matter expertise to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving regulatory landscape, translating legal and compliance obligations into practical, operationally sound HR practices. The role is responsible for ongoing recording and managing risk registers, controls, issues, and actions on Flutter's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool for Group HR Operations & Transformation. It encompasses the full lifecycle of compliance activity, from horizon-scanning and risk assessment through to designing and embedding policies, procedures, and controls, and requires deep subject matter expertise across multi-jurisdictional employment law and data privacy regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure ongoing adherence to employment legislation across all jurisdictions, proactively assessing regulatory changes such as amendments to wage and hour laws, termination requirements, leave entitlements, and worker classification rules
• And translating them into actionable policy updates and operational guidance within required implementation timelines.
• Provide authoritative, risk-informed guidance to HR Business Partners, People Leaders, and senior management on complex employment matters, and serve as the primary internal subject matter expert on employment standards
• Maintaining a current register of statutory obligations and flagging emerging regulatory risks.
• Design, implement, and continuously maintain a comprehensive HR Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework aligned with recognised standards, establishing the GRC hierarchy and risk management framework across HR Operations & Transformation, with success measured by process deep dive completion
• Self-identified issues, and control monitoring.
• Establish, document, and record internal controls, including SOX controls, covering the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through performance management, data handling, and offboarding, ensuring each control is mapped to its underlying regulatory obligation
• Maintain a live GRC register that captures applicable regulatory requirements, assigned control owners, control testing schedules, and remediation actions
• And ensure compliance requirements are clearly communicated and accountabilities are embedded in role descriptions, manager onboarding materials, and departmental operating procedures.
• Conduct structured, periodic HR process risk assessments across HR Operations & Transformation processes and geographies using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to identify compliance gaps, operational vulnerabilities, and areas of elevated legal exposure
• And develop and execute targeted risk mitigation strategies with clear ownership, remediation timelines, and success metrics, monitoring progress and escalating unresolved or high-severity risks through appropriate governance channels.
• Prepare clear risk reports and compliance dashboards for senior leadership, the HR Director, and board-level oversight committees, maintain a dynamic HR risk register reviewed at least quarterly
• And conduct Risk & Control self-assessment (RCSA) for all Group HR Operations & Transformation processes.
• Plan and execute a structured programme of internal HR compliance reviews covering key risk areas such as right-to-work verification and payroll compliance, develop audit methodologies, sampling frameworks, and test scripts
• And document findings in formal audit reports with risk levels and recommended corrective actions.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–8 years of progressive experience in HR compliance, employment law, governance, or a closely related risk management function.
• Consistent track record of managing compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, not merely exposure to a single domestic market.
• Hands‑on involvement in developing and implementing compliance frameworks from the ground up or substantially overhauling existing structures to meet evolving regulatory demands.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Law, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Recognised professional HR qualification such as CIPD, SHRM CP/SHRM‑SCP, or a nationally recognised equivalent, or a legal qualification.
• Deep and current understanding of employment law and HR regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including familiarity with region‑specific frameworks such as the EU's Working Time Directive, the UK Employment Rights Act, the US Fair Labour Standards Act (FLSA)
• And equivalent standards in other applicable geographies.
• Strong command of data protection legislation, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its national implementations
• As well as comparable privacy frameworks such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other local privacy laws that intersect with HR data processing activities.
• Hands‑on familiarity with GRC methodologies, including risk registers, control frameworks, and compliance lifecycle management.
• Practical experience operating HR information systems (HRIS) and dedicated compliance management platforms such as Workday.
• Proven capability to identify, assess, and prioritise compliance risks across the full spectrum of HR operations, from recruitment and onboarding through to termination and post‑employment obligations.
• Ability to conduct structured risk assessments, develop evidence‑based mitigation strategies, and monitor the effectiveness of controls over time.
• Ability to translate dense and often ambiguous regulatory requirements into clear, practical, and operationally viable solutions without creating unnecessary organisational friction.
• Ability to handle SOX and audit sessions as a bridge between HR operations and audit teams.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience within multinational or global organisations, particularly those navigating complex, multi‑layered regulatory environments.
• Professional background in regulated industries such as financial services, gaming, fintech, or healthcare, where compliance culture is embedded and rigorously enforced.
• Meaningful exposure to data protection and privacy compliance, including practical application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent frameworks such as the CCPA.
• Experience conducting or supporting compliance audits, internal controls reviews, or regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with compliance management software platforms such as Archer or AuditBoard technology solutions that streamline monitoring and reporting workflows.

Workplace

• Open in multiple locations; benefits vary based on the location of hire.
• Hybrid model: 2 office days per week.

Benefits & Perks

• Access to Learnerbly, Udemy, and a Self-Development Fund for upskilling.
• Career growth through Internal Mobility Programs.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance for you and dependents.
• Coverage of OPD Consultations and a Full Body health checkup every year.
• Well-Being Fund and 24/7 Assistance Program for holistic wellness.
• Flexible leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and sabbaticals.
• Free Meals, Cab Allowance, and a Home Office Setup Allowance.
• Employer PF Contribution, gratuity, Personal Accident & Life Insurance.
• Sharesave Plan to purchase discounted company shares.
• Volunteering Leave and Team Events to build connections.
• Recognition through the Kudos Platform and Referral Rewards.

About the Company

Flutter Entertainment is the world's largest sports betting and iGaming operator, with 15.9 million average monthly players worldwide and annual revenue of $16.4 billion in 2025. It has a portfolio of iconic brands, including FanDuel, Paddy Power, Betfair, PokerStars, Sisal, and Sports