HR Policy and Governance - Senior Associate

How will you value-add? 

The ideal candidate will have a background in auditing, with a focus on policy and governance.  The role will be responsible for maintaining the company’s governance framework, ensuring a rigorous balance between regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal governance framework. There will be a need to ensure a rigorous balance between regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This includes developing and implementing HR policies, conducting regular audits, and ensuring that all HR practices meet industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review HR policies and procedures to enhance governance and operational efficiency. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes by identifying areas for optimization and driving policy updates. 

• Identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for improvement to mitigate potential issues. 

• Coordinate the internal audits for the Human Resources department to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. 

• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented. 

• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance. 

• Assist with any ad-hoc tasks assigned. 

About you

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.

• Between 3 to 5 years of experience in auditing, or in the risk / compliance / governance space, preferably within the Human Resources domain. 

• Strong understanding of policy development, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to constructively question the status quo and propose constructive and creative ideas to address observed gaps. 

• Ability to thrive on challenges in a very fast-paced environment, where quality and speed are of the essence.