HR Risk & Policy Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Risk & Policy Specialist to join a central People Risk & Governance function within a large, highly matrixed organisation. The role will focus on aligning global HR policies with local employment legislation and supporting regulatory change initiatives, particularly in the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a global review of HR policies, mapping them against local employment law across jurisdictions such as the US, Europe and India.
• Identify compliance gaps, inconsistencies and localisation requirements.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical HR policy updates and frameworks.
• Support the interpretation and implementation of UK employment legislation changes.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal and Risk stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.
• Engage regional stakeholders to gather insight, challenge assumptions and influence outcomes.
• Provide structured reporting on compliance status, risks and improvement actions.

Required profile

• Strong background in HR (HR Manager, HRBP, HR Policy or HR Governance).
• Proven experience implementing or reviewing HR policies aligned to employment law.
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional or international HR environments.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical policy.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with confidence to influence senior audiences.
• Experience working in large, complex and highly matrixed organisations.

Required skills

• Interpretation of employment legislation.
• Policy development and alignment.
• Risk and governance awareness.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £800 (Inside IR35).
• Hybrid working model – 2 days on‑site in Leeds.
• Six‑month contract with potential for extension.