Senior HR & Compliance Specialist 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.

This is a newly created role at an exciting time of growth for Stantec, offering the opportunity to influence how employment compliance is managed across the UK & Ireland. You'll join a collaborative and supportive HR team, helping to shape best practice and drive continuous improvement as we support the business through its ambitious growth plans.

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. This includes developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, process documentation, templates, and guidance materials to ensure consistency and alignment across HR operations.

Working closely with HR Client Services and leadership teams, you will lead employment compliance initiatives, oversee internal HR audit controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen employment practices. You will also design and deliver compliance training, helping to build capability across the wider HR function and ensuring teams remain informed about legislative changes and best practices.

Alongside your BAU responsibilities, you will contribute to strategic HR projects and programmes, providing specialist expertise that supports organisational objectives and enhances the employee experience.

In this role, you will play a key part in protecting and strengthening Stantec's employment practices across the UK and Ireland. By ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and implementing effective governance frameworks, you will help minimise risk while supporting a positive and consistent employee experience.

Your expertise will enable HR teams and business leaders to make informed decisions, ensuring policies and practices remain fit for purpose and aligned with current legal requirements. Through the development of tools, resources, and training programmes, you will build confidence and capability across the HR function, helping colleagues navigate complex employment matters effectively.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, streamline ways of working, and embed best practice. Your work will support both operational excellence and strategic business goals, helping the organisation continue to grow while maintaining high standards of compliance and employee relations.

You are an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employment law, employee relations, and compliance. You are confident interpreting legislation, providing practical advice, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

You will bring:

• 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 the 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

• CIPD…