Paul Spurdens
Vice President, Employee Relations @MUFG
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Employee Relations @MUFG
London, GB
As VP of Employee Relations for the UK within a global financial services organisation, I lead strategic ER initiatives that promote fairness, legal compliance, and cultural alignment across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.With deep expertise in UK employment law, global HR practices, and financial regulations (FCA, PRA, SMCR), I manage high-risk ER matters—including conduct investigations, grievances, and regulatory cases—ensuring outcomes that are fair, compliant, and reputationally sound.I partner with senior leaders and HR teams to advise on disciplinary action, organisational change, and risk-sensitive employee matters, driving consistency and strategic alignment across regions. I also lead the development of ER policies that are both globally consistent and locally relevant, supporting regulatory integrity and a strong organisational culture.A subject matter expert on conduct and culture regulation (particularly SMCR), I collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to embed effective governance frameworks across jurisdictions. I also champion DE & I by integrating inclusive, equitable practices into ER strategy and case handling.My data-driven approach leverages workforce insights to identify emerging risks, inform leadership, and proactively strengthen culture and compliance.
EDUCATION
CIPD Qualifications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Chartered Banker Institute
Professional Bankers Certificate (PBC)
The Chartered Banker Institute
Professional Banker Certificate, Financial
Orpington College
Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT PAUL SPURDENS
As VP of Employee Relations for the UK and EMEA within a global financial services organisation, I lead the strategic direction and delivery of employee relations across complex, highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional environments. With over 20 years’ experience spanning banking and financial services, I bring deep sector knowledge and regulatory insight to the management of high-risk and senior-level ER matters.I oversee grievances, disciplinary and performance cases, complex HR investigations, breaches of internal frameworks, and cross-border ER issues. I ensure alignment with SMCR (Senior Managers & Certification Regime) and conduct rules, embedding regulatory accountability and robust governance into day-to-day ER practice. My role requires sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate credibly at executive level while balancing legal, regulatory, and cultural considerations.I specialise in translating ER policies and procedures into practical, commercially sound management approaches. Partnering closely with senior leaders and HR teams, I drive consistency, embed best practice, and support organisational change initiatives across the UK and EMEA. I work in close collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Risk functions to mitigate exposure, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure defensible, fair, and proportionate outcomes.Alongside my corporate experience, I have developed a strong foundation in mediation and conflict resolution. I am a certified workplace mediator through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), with hands-on experience resolving complex interpersonal and organisational conflict. This enables me to move beyond process-driven solutions, facilitating constructive dialogue and sustainable resolution at all levels of the organisation.By combining strategic ER leadership, financial services regulatory expertise, and mediation capability, I proactively identify emerging risks, enhance conduct standards, and strengthen organisational culture. I am particularly focused on senior-level employee relations, SMCR and conduct compliance, policy implementation, and global conflict management.My approach is grounded in fairness, integrity, and commercial awareness. I am committed to building high-performing, inclusive, and resilient workplaces where governance is strong, leaders are supported, and employees are treated consistently and equitably across the UK, EMEA, and beyond.
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