This role is responsible for overseeing HR governance, HR operations and payroll related compliance across the UK, ensuring that people policies, processes and practices remain legally compliant, consistent and well controlled. You will act as the central owner of HR and payroll governance, providing assurance across statutory obligations, operational risk and audit readiness in a rapidly evolving employment law landscape.
The role holder will manage a team of two operations and one payroll specialist.
You are responsible for leading HR governance and operational oversight across the UK, with a strong focus on employment law compliance, payroll‑linked processes, policy management and risk mitigation.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Own and maintain the UK HR and payroll policy framework, ensuring ongoing compliance with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirements
- Translate legislative change into clear, operational HR and payroll processes, guidance and controls
- Drive our approach to non‑financial misconduct, ensuring compliance and effective implementation and monitoring
- Provide governance and oversight of payroll‑related statutory entitlements, including sick pay, family leave and statutory payments
- Ensure HR and payroll processes are consistently applied, documented and auditable across the organisation
- Act as the central point of accountability for HR operational risk, compliance issues and process remediation
- Support HR Business Partners and managers by providing clear guidance, frameworks and decision‑making tools
- Oversee governance of high‑risk employee lifecycle processes, including disciplinary, probation, redundancy and restructuring activities
- Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate data flows, eligibility rules, approvals and system configuration
- Lead internal reviews, audits and compliance assessments related to HR and payroll activities
- Maintain clear records, audit trails and control documentation in line with regulatory and internal requirements
- Monitor upcoming employment law changes and proactively prepare the organisation for future implementation
- Reduce reliance on reactive legal advice by strengthening preventative governance and process controls
Required experience & competencies
- Strong experience in HR governance, HR operations or employment law‑focused HR roles
- Demonstrated experience working at the intersection of HR policy, payroll processes and compliance
- In‑depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and statutory HR/pay obligations
- Experience designing, implementing or overseeing HR and payroll processes and controls
- Strong risk awareness with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate operational and compliance risks
- Proven ability to interpret complex regulation and translate it into practical guidance
- Experience supporting audits, inspections or regulator scrutiny
- High attention to detail with strong documentation and process discipline
- Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and influence best practiceStrong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of ADP
Required Education
- Degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
- HR
- Payroll
- Governance
- Financial Services
- Audit
- Risk
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