Senior HR Employment & Compliance Specialist - UK&I Region

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Employment & Compliance Specialist to join our HR Talent Services team. Reporting to the Global HR Projects & Compliance Director and working closely with the UK & Ireland HR leadership team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our employment practices, policies, and processes remain compliant, effective, and aligned with business objectives.

About the role

As a Senior HR Employment & Compliance Specialist, you will act as a subject‑matter expert on employment legislation and HR compliance, providing guidance and support to HR colleagues and business leaders across the UK and Ireland.

You will be responsible for monitoring legislative developments and translating regulatory requirements into practical policies, processes, and resources that support the business. Your work will include developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, process documentation, templates, and guidance materials to ensure consistency and alignment across HR operations.

You will lead employment compliance initiatives, oversee internal HR audit controls, identify opportunities to strengthen employment practices, design and deliver compliance training, and contribute to strategic HR projects and programmes that support organisational objectives and enhance the employee experience.

Your impact

In this role, you will protect and strengthen Stantec’s employment practices across the UK and Ireland. Your work will minimise risk while supporting a positive and consistent employee experience. You will enable HR teams and business leaders to make informed decisions by ensuring policies and practices remain fit for purpose, aligned with current legal requirements, and backed by effective governance frameworks.

About you

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• Significant experience in HR advisory, employee relations, and employment compliance roles
• In‑depth knowledge of UK and Ireland employment legislation
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to review complex information and provide clear recommendations
• Experience developing policies, processes, compliance frameworks, and supporting documentation
• The ability to design and deliver training and guidance to HR teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with confidence to influence and challenge where appropriate
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Desirable

• CIPD membership
• Experience supporting HR transformation, compliance, or strategic change programmes

Why join us?

• People first – a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment that values every team member
• Recognised leaders – top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025, Corporate Knights sustainability award 2025, Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year 2024
• What we do matters – industry‑leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and a professional progression plan to become chartered
• Better together – supportive team culture and a broad network of Employee Resource Groups
• Growth – a dynamic journey across the UK and the chance to shape the future
• Great benefits – competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with an option to buy/sell extra days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more
• Hybrid / flexible working – a balanced approach that supports a healthy work‑life balance

About Stantec

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you’re excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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