Job Description

HR Governance & Compliance Specialist (Contract)

We are supporting a global organisation in appointing a HR Governance & Compliance Specialist to join their Group HR / People Operations function on an interim basis.

This role sits within a wider HR transformation programme, working closely alongside a Process Design Lead to embed governance, strengthen controls, and ensure HR processes are consistent, compliant, and audit-ready across the organisation.

This is a hands-on delivery role suited to someone with experience in HR operations, governance, compliance, or audit environments who enjoys bringing structure, visibility, and control to people processes.

📍 Location & Details

Bristol (hybrid working - occasional office attendance required)

5-month initial contract

Inside IR35

£300-£315 per day

Interviews taking place imminently

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation and embedding of governance frameworks within the HR / People function

Ensure HR processes are documented, standardised, and audit-ready

Track implementation progress, identifying risks and supporting remediation actions

Assist with compliance monitoring and control activities across HR operations

Gather, manage, and maintain audit evidence and supporting documentation

Contribute to the creation of governance reporting and dashboards (KPIs, SLAs, metrics)

Work closely with transformation and process teams to ensure governance is aligned with newly designed workflows

Support risk identification and mitigation, ensuring HR activity aligns with internal policies and regulatory expectations

Help drive consistency, visibility, and control across processes within People Operations

✅ Essential Experience

Experience working within a HR / People Operations / Shared Services environment

Exposure to governance, compliance, audit, or risk activities within HR

Experience supporting or delivering audit readiness or control-based environments

Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle

Experience tracking, monitoring, and reporting on process improvements or compliance activity

Background in HR transformation, process improvement, or operational change programmes

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

💡 Desirable

Experience within a Group / global HR function

Exposure to regulated environments

Experience with HR systems (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors) and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)

Familiarity with process mapping, SOP development, or operating model design

👤 Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on process, structure, and governance

Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused contract role

Able to bridge the gap between HR operations and governance/compliance requirements

Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Confident working with stakeholders across HR, operations, and leadership teams

⚡ Process

This is a time-sensitive requirement, with interviews scheduled to take place next week.

If you have experience across HR operations, governance, compliance, or transformation, and are looking for your next interim opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you