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Join the team as Twilio’s next People Compliance Program Lead, EMEA.

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About the job

The People team at Twilio is rapidly expanding to support the company’s exponential growth. This role will be a critical member of our People Compliance team responsible for handling  compliance matters relating to Global employment including EMEA.

If you like identifying and anticipating requirements, building new things, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this role is for you. As a People Compliance Program Lead at Twilio, you will be responsible for maintaining compliance of country, state, and local laws relating to employment, and People policies and processes. This role will be a cross-functional partner working closely with different COEs within the People team and our Legal team to ensure the successful and consistent delivery of global People Compliance-related activities, oversight, audit and governance, including overall management, coordination, and controls. You will provide experienced consultation to People teams on compliance-related questions. Prioritization is a critical component for success in the position. Reporting into the Sr. Manager, People Compliance, this is an individual contributor role. The role is located in the UK>.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Consult, influence, and perform as a trusted advisor to build cross-functional partnerships and collaboration at all levels across the People and Legal teams to address global compliance requirements
• In partnership with the Legal team, maintain awareness of and track new legislation, benchmark/research legal and regulatory requirements, and engage the right COEs/partners to ensure timely implementation of processes that follow new global legal requirements  
• Collaborate with People and Legal teams to create, review, maintain, and update People policies, and be responsible for the policy review and approval process
• Keep current with global government regulatory reports and programs, and complete and submit required reporting to the relevant authorities in a timely manner
• In partnership with the Legal team, work with project teams to translate global legal obligations into policy, system, or process requirements, supervise the effectiveness of processes designed to meet obligations, and develop and/or advise on remediation plans to mitigate risk
• Develop and implement ongoing audit processes and internal controls, analyze results, and develop appropriate recommendations to ensure and enhance adherence to compliance standards and mitigate risk. 
• Lead the implementation of mandatory HR compliance training requirements and solutions for delivery to Twilions globally.
• Establish and operationalize reporting governance to accurately maintain data, meeting the needs of global reporting requirements. Maintain and update documentation tracking systems and ensure proper recording, approval, and filing/retention of all documents received in accordance with established guidelines
• Lead the implementation of global HR compliance solutions, projects,  and initiatives. 

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 10 years of HR or employment and labor law experience. Global experience with various countries and specialization in compliance is highly preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in regulatory areas and with the various laws that impact HR, including global hiring requirements, overtime/pay premiums, anti-harassment training, policy obligations, and time tracking, and demonstrated judgment and experience assessing risk
• Working knowledge of employment laws especially EMEA countries, with knowledge of additional countries including APAC, NAMER, and LATAM considered a bonus. Must have the curiosity and ability to learn about laws and provide support for different countries.
• Demonstrated policy and procedure development and enforcement to ensure compliance
• Demonstrated ability to navigate successfully within ambiguity, with multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment. Will take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances. Detail-oriented with an execution attitude.
• Experience identifying and resolving issues. Ability to establish strong cross-functional partnerships and experience driving projects and programs with a diverse group of partners.
• Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills with a consistent record to persuade and influence change and partners
• Possesses a “seek to understand” mentality and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and social skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired:

• Experience working at a high-growth technology organization
• Demonstrated project /  program  management experience 
• Proficiency in English and ideally Spanish or other  language(s) Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in the UK

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

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