HR Generalist & Compliance Specialist ( UK Remote)
9 hours ago
Bury
HR Generalist and Compliance Specialist ( UK Remote) Location: Remote UK (preferable London) Contract: 4–6 months (strong potential to extend) Hours: Full-time; either 11am–7pm UK or 12pm–8pm UK Compensation: £9,450 – £11,550 GBP per month Job Overview Our client is a thriving educational tech company that envisions a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life by accessing the world’s best learning experience. Their mission and vision unite their team; above all, they share a common passion for ambitious goals. They are also a strong, fun-loving community that shares meals, music, volunteering, sports, and more! The People team is focused on building high-performing global teams, enhancing the employee experience, and driving programs that foster community and development. Our client continues to scale globally, the People Operations team is seeking a HR Generalist and Compliance Specialist to support critical people programs across the UK, US, Canada, and LATAM (with bonus points for broader EMEA experience). This role is employee-facing and requires someone who is both a strong HR Generalist and a compliance-savvy advisor. You will support benefits administration, leave of absence programs, compliance reviews, employee inquiries, and cross-functional partnership work—while ensuring a consistent, high-quality employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global, mission-driven environment and is ready to roll up their sleeves. Key Responsibilities Benefits & Leaves (UK + Americas) • Support administration of benefit programs across the UK and Americas (US, Canada, LATAM)., • Manage end-to-end open enrollment processes, including employee communication and system changes., • Serve as the process owner for benefits and leave-of-absence programs., • Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries through ServiceNow (or similar ticketing systems)., • Respond to day-to-day questions with a high-touch, “here to help” approach., • Ensure compliance with UK employment laws; working knowledge of US/Canada/LATAM compliance is beneficial., • Conduct regular audits of documentation, employee files, benefits data, and HR operational processes., • Identify compliance risks, assess gaps, propose solutions, and execute corrective actions., • Collaborate closely with Legal, Payroll, People Business Partners, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Operations, and IT., • Work with external partners—including brokers and vendors—to resolve issues and maintain program accuracy., • Contribute to the design and launch of global people programs that improve employee experience., • Create, update, and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and internal workflows., • Serve as the global program manager and primary point of contact for immigration-related matters. Requirements • 4-10 yrs of strong HR Generalist background with experience supporting onboarding, benefits, compliance, LOA, and employee lifecycle work., • 4- 10 yrs of compliance expertise—must know how to assess risks, identify compliance gaps, and address issues proactively., • Experience supporting UK with HR and compliance maters (required)., • Must have strong Employee-facing experience with strong service orientation,, • Must have experience to serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries through ServiceNow (or similar ticketing systems)., • Experience collaborating with Legal, business teams, vendors, and brokers., • Ability to navigate vendor/broker conversations confidently and professionally., • Proven ability to build partnerships and work effectively in a remote, global environment., • Hands-on experience using a ticketing system (ServiceNow preferred; similar tools acceptable)., • Experience working in a global environment (US, Canada, LATAM); UK experience is required., • Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, employee-friendly., • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions., • Highly organized; able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and confidential matters., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and insights from ticketing data., • Tech-savvy with Google Workspace, HRIS systems (Workday preferred), and fast learning of new tools. Bonus Qualifications • Experience with global benefits programs, especially for the Americas., • Understanding of international compliance (Germany, France, UAE).