Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Manager

Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Manager page is loaded## Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Manager remote type:
Hybrid locations:
NTH - Northampton time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-48982

We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.

We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project’, we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.Why not check out our advert on You Tube: .#
** Job Category
** Risk Control#
** Position Type
** Fixed Term Contract#
** Target Openings
** 1work. As our Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Manager, you aren’t just a "compliance checker"—you are a cultural architect and a risk guardian. You’ll balance legal rigor with our values of simplicity and authenticity, ensuring our people's practices meet UK employment law and the high standards of the financial services industry.
This role is a unique blend of strategic advisory and hands-on case management in a pioneering environment. You will have the autonomy to move beyond traditional HR handbooks to create living, breathing policies that reflect our unique culture while keeping us safe and compliant in a regulated landscape.##
** As one of our Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Manager’s, you’ll:
*** Design living policies that translate complex UK employment law into plain English, ensuring they are relatable and easy for everyone to follow.
* Lead on sensitive ER issues, providing a steady hand and a fair perspective during complex disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals.
* Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, turning legislative requirements into actionable, common-sense advice that supports our business goals.
* Empower our managers by developing and delivering training that gives them the confidence to handle ER matters proactively.
* Manage regulatory oversight, acting as a key point of contact for SM&CR to ensure fitness and propriety are woven into our ER processes.
* Drive data-led prevention, spotting trends to resolve conflict early and championing mediation as a first-line resolution.## ##
** We’re looking for someone who is:
*** An expert in UK employment law with deep, practical experience navigating ACAS best practices and complex case management.
* Experienced in regulated environments, understanding the specific intersection of HR and compliance within financial services or insurance.
* A relatable communicator who can deliver tough news with empathy and influence stakeholders without relying on jargon.
* A natural problem-solver who prioritises fair resolution over red tape and has a keen interest in formal mediation.
* Highly discreet, with the integrity to handle sensitive regulatory information and data with absolute professionalism.
* Collaborative and spirited, unafraid to challenge the status quo to ensure our people are supported during organizational shifts.**(We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)
**** We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.**#
** What are the benefits of working at Simply Business:
*** we offer a great
** work-life balance
** where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid
* on top of the
** 25 days annual leave** (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to
** buy five more days of holiday
** with your flexible benefits
* our
** flexible parental leave
** allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver
* our
** life event leave
** is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in…