VP, HR Risk & Compliance

Working with a specialist financial services firm with a global footprint, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR professional the Human Resources team as VP, HR Risk & Compliance. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maintaining a strong HR governance framework within a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

In this role, the VP, HR Risk & Compliance will support the Director, HR Governance in driving ethical, compliant, and risk-aware HR practices across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure policies, procedures, and controls are robust, up-to-date, and aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR governance frameworks and policies.
• Partner with HR Leadership and Risk teams to manage the HR Risk and Control inventory.
• Lead HR’s contributions to risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in employment law and HR best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Act as the HR point of contact for onboarding due diligence and third-party risk management.
• Manage the HR vendor governance program in collaboration with HR Service Owners.
• Oversee the annual review of the employee handbook and HR policy updates.
• Deliver quarterly governance training and support onboarding of new HR team members.
• Represent HR in cross-functional projects and change initiatives.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in HR governance or first-line-of-defense (1LOD) control functions. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in HR governance, risk, or compliance within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employment law, and governance best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality and data privacy.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support both strategic and administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

For the succesful VP, HR Risk & Compliance this role offers a hybrid working model of two days per week in London

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates