HR Governance Specialist - £50k

My client, a multinational Financial Services provider, are recruiting an experienced HR Governance Specialist to hold responsibility for all Risk, Governance Compliance and internal Audit, during a critical stage in their transformation project. This role is based in Potters Bar, paying up to £50k + benefits.

The Role:

My client is currently undergoing a transformation to make their business more customer focused. You will be responsible for all Risk, Governance Compliance and internal Audit requirement relating to the People Experience function.

You will:

• Ensure the People Experience function has processes and practices in place to meet compliance with all regulatory requirements for employees working for the business across the UK, Isle of Man and a small population in Dublin.
• Manage the annual review and attestation processes associated with the company policies "owned" by PE (i.e. Remuneration Operating Policy, Fit & Proper Operating Policy and Raising a Concern Operating Policy).
• Act as the GDPR lead for the PE Function with regard to all GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) requirements, ensuring the HR Function understands their individual and collective obligations.

Requirements:

• Must have detailed working knowledge of the Regulatory requirements, particularly the FCA Handbook including training and competence (TC), Solvency II Remuneration Requirements, SM&CR, Approved Person Regime (APR), IDD (Insurance Distribution Directive) in respect of knowledge and ability and good repute.
• Detailed working knowledge of the regulatory obligations in the Isle of Man
• Sound knowledge of Risk Management and/or Compliance in the Financial Services Industry in the UK
• Previous experience of working in a people related function would be an advantage
• Good stakeholder management skills to ensure collaboration and engagement with key functions (Risk and compliance)
• Specialised qualification in risk/compliance - have or working towards a financial services or regulatory qualification
• Ideally degree or equivalent

This is an urgent requirement, if of interest please apply ASAP or email harry.noble@1st-executive.com