Senior HR Compliance Manager

Job Description SummaryWe are recruiting for a Senior HR Compliance Manager to work on a full time contract until 31st December 2026. This role could be based at either one of our sites in Cheltenham, Brockworth or Cardiff.
In this role you will lead the development and implementation of documentation, tools and processes that keep the organisation fully aligned with government and regulatory standards, as well as internal governance, across all employment and fair employment practices. You will act as the key expert on HR compliance, ensuring policies, procedures and ways of working meet legal requirements and reflect best practice in a highly regulated environment.
You will interpret both internal business needs and external regulatory changes, using your understanding of industry trends to anticipate risks and recommend improvements to HR processes, systems and services. By providing clear guidance and partnering with HR and business leaders, you will help shape compliant, fair and effective people practices that support business performance and protect the company’s licence to operate.Job Description

Investigations and Case Management

• Manage and support regional employee investigations, including case assignment and investigation reviews
• Conduct investigations that are complex in nature (e.g., multi-jurisdictional, senior leaders, potential regulatory exposure, or sensitive allegations)
• Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, and Security on investigatory strategy, privileged matters, and remediation
• Drive investigation standards and reporting of metrics to stakeholders including,  time to close, case volume, and trends
• Support global cases as needed

Policy Management and Training

• Draft, update, and harmonize HR policies, handbooks, and SOPs in partnership with Legal and Labor/Employee Relations
• Develop and deliver training programs for HR, managers, and employees on critical topics (e.g., anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, wage and hour, working time, leave, immigration, data privacy)
• Contribute to global policy alignment and change adoption across regions

Compliance Strategy and Governance

• Drive a global-first HR compliance approach by standardizing policies, controls, and tools, and customizing locally to ensure compliance with country-specific laws and practices
• Monitor evolving laws and regulations across the region and translate new regulations into actionable requirements, controls, and standard work
• Chair or participate in regional compliance councils/working groups
• Lead and support global initiatives and standards deployment; collaborate across regions to harmonize processes and share best practices
• Support annual and ongoing HR compliance initiatives and projects as needed

Advisory and Regulatory Response

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, regulatory issues, and HR compliance requirements
• Partner with Legal on agency inquiries, complaints, and remediation plans
• Support due diligence and integration for M&A or site transitions, including cross-border regulatory considerations

Global Projects and Cross-Regional Support

• Lead or support global HR compliance projects, tool deployments, and change initiatives
• Provide subject-matter support outside the assigned region as needed; coordinate with global and regional leaders to ensure consistent implementation
• Share best practices and lessons learned across regions to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus          
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection            
• Private medical cover    

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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