Global People Risk & Compliance Specialist

Huxley; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Amsterdam is seeking a People Risk & Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance and governance in HR and Payroll operations. The role involves collaborative risk management, process enhancement, and compliance monitoring within dynamic environments. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and strong expertise in regulatory frameworks like SOX and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of global HR/payroll operations and compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) are a plus.
• Ability to translate operational risks into business impact and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Embed risk awareness and compliance into global HR and Payroll processes.
• Monitor key controls for SOX, GDPR, and internal policy compliance.
• Identify process/control gaps and lead mitigation efforts.
• Support control owners with testing and execution guidance.

Skills

Governance and risk management

Compliance practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Data-informed assessments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, HR, Risk Management

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in Amsterdam is seeking a People Risk & Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance and governance in HR and Payroll operations. The role involves collaborative risk management, process enhancement, and compliance monitoring within dynamic environments. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and strong expertise in regulatory frameworks like SOX and GDPR.