HR Risk and Policy Specialist

HR Risk andamp; Policy Specialist Contract Length: 6 monthsLocation: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days on site)Pay Rate: £800 a day Inside IR35Drive Global HR Policy andamp; Compliance in a Complex, Regulated EnvironmentWe''re partnering with a leading UK organisation to hire an experienced HR Risk andamp; Policy Specialist to support a high-impact programme focused on global policy alignment and employment law compliance.This is a unique opportunity to work at scale-translating regulation into practical HR frameworks while engaging with senior stakeholders across HR, Legal, and Risk.About the OpportunityYou''ll join a central People Risk/Governance function, operating at the intersection of HR, policy, and compliance within a large, highly matrixed organisation.The role is focused on:Reviewing and aligning global HR policies with local legislationEnsuring consistency, traceability, and compliance across jurisdictionsSupporting regulatory change initiatives in the UKThis is a hands-on delivery role where you''ll own key outputs, navigate complexity, and influence decision-making across multiple business areas.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a global review of HR policies, mapping them against local employment law across jurisdictions (eg US, Europe, India)Identify compliance gaps, inconsistencies, and localisation requirementsTranslate regulatory requirements into clear, practical HR policy updates and frameworksSupport interpretation and implementation of UK employment legislation ..... full job details .....