HR Policy & Risk Manager (Contractor)

Legend Biotech is seeking a HR Policy & Risk Manager (Contractor) as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview 

The HR Policy & Risk Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that HR operations and programs align with internal controls, external regulation and company risk management strategies. The role functions across multiple workstreams focused on risk identification, control implementation, policy compliance and internal auditing. This is a second line of defense role, providing oversight of HR risks, compliance and governance in alignment with broader enterprise risk management

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of controls across HR policies and processes, ensuring ownership by functional leads.
• Conduct quarterly control assessments and support function leads in evaluating control effectiveness.
• Lead or support internal HR audits, both scheduled and ad hoc, documenting findings and driving remediation actions.
• Monitor and assess HR risks using data-driven metrics (e.g., attrition, time-to-fill), investigate root causes and support resolution efforts
• Partner with reporting team to track HR risk indicators and ensure timely mitigation of emerging issues.
• Maintain oversight of employee investigations conducted to ensure objectivity and compliance monitoring.
• Monitor data privacy-related activities to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory standards
• Develop, maintain, and govern HR policies and procedures in accordance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
• Own SOX-related HR controls, ensuring documentation, testing and remediation are completed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to company-wide compliance and risk management by representing HR-related risks.
• Prepare risk reports and audit summaries for HR leadership, internal audit and as needed.
• Serve as a central point of contact for HR risk, audit, and policy-related inquiries across the organization.
• Decides when to escalate HR risks, compliance issues, and investigation outcomes to leadership.
• Determines control priorities and remediation actions based on risk assessments and audit findings
• Evaluates and approves updates to HR policies, procedures, and SOX controls to meet regulatory and business needs.
• Identifies data trends and root causes to inform risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or a related discipline a plus.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – CCEP).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, compliance, internal audit, risk management or a similar function.
• Experience in a fast-paced professional environment and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with HR systems, data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and internal audit practices.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret HR metrics and identify trends or red flags.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, especially when partnering with HR, Legal, Audit, and Risk functions.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to compliance.

IT Skills 

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and risk reporting (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards). 
• Proficiency with HRIS (Workday) and audit/compliance tools.
• Familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI). 
• Experience with document management and workflow tools (e.g., SharePoint, SmartSheet).

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