Masters' degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRMP) preferred
6-8+ years of experience in HR governance, compliance, or risk management
Responsibilities
Analyze data and trends to identify emerging HR risks and prioritize mitigation strategies
Define and oversee HR Business Risk Indicators (BRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor risk and performance
Advise HR leadership with actionable insights and strategic guidance on risk management and governance practices
Develop and implement governance frameworks for the proactive identification, tracking, and management of HR risks
Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor remediation progress, ensuring accountability and ownership at the appropriate levels
Prepare and deliver governance reports to senior management, summarizing key metrics, trends, and actionable insights to inform decision-making
Promote transparency and adherence to governance processes across HR functions to enhance risk mitigation and compliance
Support and maintain the HR Policy Governance framework, ensuring it aligns with regional regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Employment Legal and HR teams to design and enhance mechanisms for horizon scanning, enabling functions with the ability to timely identify regulatory changes that may impact HR policies
Provide governance oversight to confirm policy updates are operationalized effectively by the relevant HR functions, with clear ownership and accountability
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HR third-party risk management, enabling Vendor Relationship Owners (VROs) to comply with sourcing, vendor management, privacy, and information security policy requirements
Support the development and maintenance of effective third-party governance frameworks, ensuring HR vendor inventory oversight aligns with organizational standards
Act as a liaison between HR teams and internal/external auditors, ensuring alignment of expectations and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle
Establish and maintain an audit preparedness framework, defining protocols for ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of HR processes to confirm readiness
Coordinate with process owners across HR functions to address requests for clarification, additional evidence, or follow-up actions during audits
Monitor the resolution of audit issues by tracking management responses and action plans, ensuring timely and effective remediation
Conduct independent assessments of remediation actions to confirm their effectiveness and alignment with audit objectives
Design and deliver targeted training programs to increase awareness of HR risk governance and policy requirements, including training on audit preparedness to equip HR teams with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate audit processes confidently
Provide specialized coaching to HR Teams on essential systems and governance processes, supporting smooth transitions for new initiatives