HR Advisor - People Governance & Compliance (6 month FTC)

About the role

Join a high-impact People Governance & Compliance team to deliver consistent, risk‑informed and scalable outcomes across jurisdictions. As an HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing clear, policy-aligned guidance while strengthening compliance, governance, and operational excellence. You will combine subject-matter expertise with sound judgement, and actively contribute to a digitally enabled HR environment, leveraging AI and automation to enhance quality and efficiency. As our HR Advisor, you will: Provide timely, accurate and policy‑aligned guidance to managers and employees on local HR policies and procedures Build subject-matter expertise in a core compliance area (Immigration, Sickness & Occupational Health, or Leave & Family policies), ensuring consistent and legally robust advice in partnership with the EMEA Advisory team Own and manage Tier 2 HR case management, handling more complex queries and escalations with strong judgement, ensuring consistent resolution, risk mitigation, and policy adherence Support Employee Relations cases as a skilled and reliable note-taker, maintaining high-quality, confidential and audit-ready documentation Partner with HRBPs and Advisory Teams to design and deliver training on HR policies, procedures, and Workday, strengthening manager capability and policy adherence Act as a trusted contact for employee benefits queries, providing clear, accurate and responsive support Support redundancy and restructuring processes through accurate preparation of documentation and calculations, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation Provide support on Workday queries, guiding users effectively through processes and system use Work closely with Payroll and Global HR Services to ensure employee lifecycle changes are processed accurately, consistently, and within agreed timelines Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, bringing a continuous improvement mindset and a focus on standardisation and scalability Maintain employee records to the highest standards of data integrity and GDPR compliance Actively champion the adoption of AI and approved digital tools, embedding them into daily HR practices to drive efficiency, insight, and improved employee experience About You As our HR Advisor, you will likely: Be an early career HR professional with strong operational foundations and a growing capability in governance, risk and advisory Experience as an HR Generalist/Advisor, ideally in a complex, matrixed environment Hands-on experience with Workday or similar HR systems, with the ability to support and guide others Good understanding of HR policies, procedures, and legal frameworks, with the ability to apply them in practice Strong judgement and attention to detail, particularly in handling sensitive cases and maintaining compliance standards Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate policy into clear, practical guidance Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Interest in AI, automation, and digital HR tools, with a proactive approach to learning and adoption Spanish and French language capability is a plus Please note, the deadline for applications is Friday 26th June 2026. Early applications are encouraged #LI-JU1 What's in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition re