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Job Title: HR Policy and Compliance Specialist (EMEA)
Reports To: Senior Director, Global Employee Relations, Labor Relations & HR Generalists
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview:
This role ensures that the organization remains compliant with external regulations and internal standards, minimizes legal and reputational risks, and fosters a culture of ethical business practices. The Compliance and Policy Specialist acts as both a guardian and an enabler—protecting the organization while supporting its sustainable growth.
The HR Compliance and Policy Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining organizational policies while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal standards. This role supports risk management, promotes a culture of integrity, and ensures that business practices are conducted ethically and in line with organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
Policy Development & Management
Draft, review, and update organizational policies and procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Maintain a central policy framework and ensure regular reviews and updates.
Regulatory Compliance
Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Advise leadership and business units on compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
Conduct compliance assessments, audits, and risk reviews across business areas.
Identify and escalate areas of non-compliance, providing recommendations for remediation.
Prepare reports for leadership and, where necessary, regulators.
Training & Awareness
Develop and deliver compliance training programs and awareness campaigns.
Support employees in understanding and applying policies in day-to-day activities.
Advisory & Collaboration
Act as a subject matter expert on compliance and policy matters.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed compliance requirements into operations.
Liaise with external regulators, auditors, and partners where appropriate.
The Ideal Candidate…
Proven experience in compliance, policy management, or regulatory affairs.
Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
English: Full professional proficiency is required. Other languages are an advantage.
What We Offer
Ability to work remote
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Total Rewards to support your career and wellbeing
Professional development and growth opportunities
What We Do
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) is the global leader for storage and information management services. Trusted by more than 220,000 organizations around the world, Iron Mountain boasts a real estate network of more than 80 million square feet across more than 1,350 facilities in 45 countries dedicated to protecting and preserving what matters most for its customers. Iron Mountain’s solutions portfolio includes records management, data management, document management, data centers, art storage and logistics, and secure shredding help organizations to lower storage costs, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and better use their information. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain stores and protects billions of information assets, including critical business documents, electronic information, medical data and cultural and historical artifacts.
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