Senior HR Compliance Manager, EMENAT

GE Aerospace; Rivalta di Torino; Ibrido; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GE Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior HR Compliance Manager to implement and sustain a robust HR compliance program across the EMENAT region. Reporting into the HR leadership team, you will ensure adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations and internal policies, while enabling safe, high-quality and timely business operations through compliant and efficient HR practices.

You will lead risk assessments, audits, investigations, and partner with HR, Legal and business leaders to

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Law, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in HR compliance advisory across a global or multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Ability to lead compliance programs, interpret regulations, manage investigations, and drive cross-regional initiatives.
• Experience with HRIS, case management, and compliance monitoring tools.

Mansioni

• Lead HR compliance programs across EMENAT, including risk assessments, audits and policy management.
• Partner with Legal, Employee Relations and HR to deploy training and policy alignment.
• Oversee investigations, regulatory responses, and data protection compliance (GDPR/UK GDPR).
• Support global projects, dashboards and compliance reporting for stakeholders.

Conoscenze

HR compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Training delivery

Investigation management

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or Law

Strumenti

HRIS

Case management tools

Data analytics tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Compliance Manager to implement and sustain a robust HR compliance program across the EMENAT region (Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey). Reporting into the wider HR leadership team, you will ensure adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations and internal policies, while enabling safe, high-quality and timely business operations through compliant and efficient HR practices.

In this role, you will lead risk assessments and audits, drive corrective actions through to completion, and partner with HR, Legal and business leaders to proactively manage compliance risk. As a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert, you will provide guidance that supports sound decision-making at all levels of the organisation. You will also manage and support employee investigations, including those that are complex in nature, ensuring they are handled fairly, consistently and in line with legal requirements.

Beyond regional responsibilities, you will contribute to global projects and initiatives, with the opportunity to lead cross-functional and cross-regional programmes. You will also be expected to support work outside your assigned region as business needs require.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Compliance Strategy and Governance

• Drive a global-first HR compliance approach by standardizing policies, controls, and tools, and customizing locally to ensure full compliance with country-specific laws and practices.

• Translate new regulations into actionable requirements, controls, and standard work

• Chair or participate in regional compliance councils/working groups

• Lead and support global initiatives and standards deployment; collaborate across regions to harmonize processes and share best practices

• Support annual and ongoing HR compliance initiatives and projects as needed

Policy Management and Training

• Draft, update, and harmonize HR policies, handbooks, and SOPs in partnership with Legal and Labor/Employee Relations

• Develop and deliver training programs for HR, managers, and employees on critical topics (e.g., anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, pay, working time, leave, immigration and right to work, data privacy, and whistleblowing/speaking up)

• Contribute to global policy alignment and change adoption across regions

• Support HR Compliance programs related to pay transparency and equal pay requirements (including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and UK gender pay gap reporting) in partnership with Total Rewards and Legal

Investigations and Case Management

• Manage and support regional employee investigations, including case assignment and investigation reviews

• Conduct investigations that are complex in nature (e.g., multi-jurisdictional, senior leaders, potential regulatory exposure, or sensitive allegations)Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, and Security on investigatory strategy, privileged matters, and remediation

• Ensure investigations comply with local requirements, including data protection (e.g., GDPR and UK GDPR), whistleblower protection and anti-retaliation rules, and any employee representative involvement

• Drive investigation standards and reporting of metrics to stakeholders, including time to close, case volume, and trends

• Support global cases as needed

Advisory and Regulatory Response

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, regulatory issues, and HR compliance requirements

• Partner with Legal on labor inspectorate and other regulatory authority inquiries, employment tribunal or court claims, complaints, and remediation plans

• Support due diligence and integration for M&A or site transitions, including cross-border regulatory considerations

• Support Labor/Employee Relations and Legal relative to HR compliance aspects of works council, trade union, and employee representative information and consultation obligations, in partnership with Labor/Employee Relations and Legal

Regulatory Intelligence and Reporting

• Monitor evolving laws and regulations across the region; maintain a regulatory calendar

• Ensure timely filings, certifications, and statutory reports

• Prepare executive updates, dashboards, and compliance metrics; contribute to global reporting where required

Global Projects and Cross-Regional Support

• Lead or support global HR compliance projects, tool deployments, and change initiatives

• Provide subject-matter support outside the assigned region as needed; coordinate with global and regional leaders to ensure consistent implementation

• Share best practices and lessons learned across regions to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Serve as sub-risk focal for one or more Labor risk areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Law, or equivalent professional experience

• Significant experience in HR compliance advisory and management across the EMENAT region (Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey), including employee relations, investigations case management, and policy management in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead compliance programs, interpret and operationalize regulations, manage complex investigations, advise on regulatory and employee relations matters, develop policies and training, support audits/reporting, and drive cross-regional HR compliance initiatives

• Experience with HRIS, case management, and compliance monitoring tools; proficiency with data analysis and reporting

• Experience in managing global HR Compliance initiatives

• Deep knowledge of regional employment law and HR compliance frameworks, including data protection (GDPR/UK GDPR) as applied to employment; experience interpreting and operationalizing complex regulations

• Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual English-Italian or English-Polish preferred

• Advanced degree or compliance/HR certification (e.g., CCEP, CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred

• Experience with FLIGHT DECK or other LEAN /Six Sigma Process

• Experience supporting global or regional HR compliance programs in a complex, matrixed, and multi-jurisdictional organization

• Experience drafting and implementing HR policies, handbooks, SOPs, controls, and governance frameworks in partnership with Legal and Employee Relations

• Proven ability to translate regulatory changes into practical operational requirements, training, and standard work

• Experience developing and delivering compliance training for HR, managers, and employees

• Experience using AI to streamline work and create solutions

• Strong analytical and project leadership skills, including experience with compliance metrics, dashboards, reporting, and risk tracking

• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders such as Legal, Labor/Employee Relations, Security, HR leaders, and regional business teams

• Experience supporting M&A, integrations, site transitions, or other organizational change initiatives involving HR compliance considerations

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, influence at multiple levels of the organization, and drive consistent global standards with appropriate local customization

Key Competencies

• Regulatory expertise

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and change leadership across matrixed and cross-border organizations

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills; ability to translate regulatory concepts into practical guidance

• Policy development and training

• Analytical problem-solving

• Program management and execution

• Cross-cultural communication and collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

Flexible Working

We supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.