HR Operations and Compliance Specialist (Maternity Cover)

The HR Operations and Compliance Specialist will lead and oversee the HR operations functions of GBS, ensuring effective administration of HR operations, policies, procedures, and compliance across all staff and manager-related activities. The role involves managing a team of HR Operations and Compliance Officers, collaborating with managers and employees to ensure a smooth HR lifecycle experience at GBS

! This is a maternity cover role.

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide leadership to a team of HR Operations and Compliance Officers, ensuring their professional development and effective performance.


• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.


2. Strategic Compliance Oversight:


• Oversee the compliance of all HR operations with regulatory authorities, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.


• Provide guidance on regulatory changes affecting HR practices.


3. Process Improvement and Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within HR operations and compliance functions.


• Implement measures to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.


4. Coordination and Communication:

• Collaborate with Campus HR Officers to ensure consistent compliance and adherence to processes across all campuses.


• Serve as a point of contact between the HR Operations team and Senior HR Operations and Relations Manager.


5. Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop, monitor, and maintain HR policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance.


• Conduct meetings to address non-compliance issues and drive corrective actions.


6. Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee the administration of the full HR lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, variations, promotions, and terminations.


• Provide support and guidance on performance management, disciplinary issues, grievances, and dismissals.


7. Project Management:

• Manage and support various HR projects, contributing to sustained operational effectiveness.


• Ensure timely and successful completion of HR-related initiatives.


8. Training and Development:

• Implement training programs for HR Operations staff and other relevant stakeholders.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of HR operations workflow documentation.


9. Legal Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with relevant HR and employment laws.


• Oversee staff visa requirements, including right-to-work checks and regular audits.


10. Annual Salary Appraisal Process:

• Assist in administering the annual and mid -year salary appraisal process, ensuring fairness and consistency.


11. Reporting:

• Provide regular reports and updates to the Senior HR Operations and Relations Manager on company processes and procedures.


12. Commitment to Values and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to GBS values, equal opportunities policy, and environmental responsibilities
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent.



• CIPD qualification or equivalent.



• Demonstrated experience in a similar managerial role



• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.



• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.



• Excellent understanding of employment legislation.



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



• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.



• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.



• High-quality written and verbal communication.



• Excellent active listening skills.



• IT and database literacy with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.



• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds
  
  At GBS (Global Banking School), our mission is to change lives through education, we take an inclusive approach to recruiting students and staff, and invest in our people with an aim to widening access to higher education among groups currently under-represented in the sector.


GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across eight campuses in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and beyond. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in banking, finance, accounting, business, tourism, healthcare, and more. We are an approved institute on the Office for Students Register and have been reviewed and approved by the Quality Assurance Agency.