The Manager, HR Risk (Grade 6) supports the effective identification, assessment, and management of HR-related risks across the function and organization. The role partners with HR leaders and global delivery teams to embed a proactive risk management approach, ensure alignment to the Internal Control Framework (ICF), and strengthen HR’s License to Operate. This role operates with a balance of hands-on delivery and stakeholder influence, supporting both strategic priorities and operational risk management activity. 

Accountabilities 

• Act as a trusted risk advisor to HR stakeholders, supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across HR activities.

  
  
  

• Support implementation and ongoing refinement of HR risk management frameworks aligned to Enterprise Risk Management and the ICF.

  
  
  

• Drive the evolution of internal HR risk management processes through innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

  
  
  

• Prepare high-quality, executive-ready risk reporting for governance forums and other key stakeholders (e.g., Global HR RMCB). 

  
  
  

• Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide insight on risk trends. 

  
  
  

• Support HR Change programs and other major HR projects by embedding appropriate risk management approaches into project governance. 

  
  
  

• Assist in risk assessments for new technologies, including AI-enabled HR tools.

  
  
  

• Promote a strong risk culture, including speak-up behaviours, transparency, and continuous improvement.

  
  
  

• Support audit readiness, assurance activities, and follow-up of actions (including CAPAs).

  
  
  

• Ensure appropriate escalation of risks through governance structures.

  
  
  

• Serve as the Sarbanes-Oxley program owner for the HR function, with end to end accountability for the HR SOX control environment, including overall testing strategy, decision making on control design and remediation, and reporting of outcomes and issues to senior leadership.

  
  
  

• Drives process improvement across HR risk management activities, using GSK sanctioned low-code/no-code AI platforms and automation tools to design, test and scale solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

  
  
  

Scope and Impact

• Operates independently on defined workstreams with direction from HR Leadership.

  
  
  

• Influences stakeholders across HR, including senior managers and project teams.

  
  
  

• Balances operational delivery with strategic input into risk frameworks and processes.

  
  
  

• Will lead  projects or coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.

  
  
  

• Contributes to global HR risk priorities and governance processes.

  
  
  

• Facilitates and presents confidently in governance forums and large team settings, effectively engaging senior leaders and wider audiences with clarity and composure.

  
  
  

Experience and Skills 

• Experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or internal controls.

  
  
  

• Strong understanding of governance, risk frameworks, and control environments.

  
  
  

• Experience with AI technologies and associated risk considerations, with the ability to leverage AI and automation to enhance and transform HR risk management processes.

  
  
  

• Strong technical expertise in risk and controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley, audit processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.

  
  
  

• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a complex, matrix environment.

  
  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.

  
  
  

• Experience supporting transformation initiatives or projects.

  
  
  

Leadership Expectations 

• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of deliverables.

  
  
  

• Builds strong, collaborative relationships across HR and enterprise functions.

  
  
  

• Promotes a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.

  
  
  

• Acts with courage to escalate risks and challenge where appropriate.

  
  
  

• Supports capability building and knowledge sharing within HR Risk.

  
  
  

Working model
This role is hybrid. You will be expected to work from our GSK office regularly and be available for in-person collaboration.

Benefits

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies.

  
  
  

• Contract of employment.

  
  
  

• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit).

  
  
  

• Life insurance and pension plan.

  
  
  

• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts.

  
  
  

• Company Car or Car Allowance.

  
  
  

• Long term incentives.

  
  
  

• Sports cards (Multisport).

  
  
  

• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure.

  
  
  

• Personalized learning approach (mentoring, online training’ platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training).

  
  
  

• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities).

  
  
  

• Supportive community and integration events.

  
  
  

• Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday.

  
  
  

• Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers.

  
  
  

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Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 258,750 to PLN 431,250The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. Prosimy pamiętać, że poziom wynagrodzenia różni się w zależności od kraju i jest ustalany na podstawie umiejętności, doświadczenia, poziomu wykształcenia oraz rynkowego poziomu wynagrodzenia dla danego stanowiska. Oferty są zazwyczaj przedstawiane w granicach wskazanego przedziału, z uwzględnieniem umiejętności, doświadczenia i kwalifikacji kandydata, przy czym górna granica jest zwykle zarezerwowana dla kandydatów o bardzo dużym doświadczeniu lub w innych wyjątkowych okolicznościach zgodnych z tymi kryteriami.

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