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.
đź“Ť Location & Details
Bristol (hybrid working - occasional office attendance required)
5-month initial contract
Inside IR35
ÂŁ300-ÂŁ315 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
âś… 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
đź’ˇ 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