Security GRC Manager

About us Humaans is building the next generation of infrastructure for the workplace; software designed for companies that are scaling fast, operating globally, and pushing into new boundaries. What started as a system of record has evolved into a broader platform for operating people globally. With Athena, our agentic AI layer, Humaans moves beyond data management into intelligent orchestration, connecting workflows across HR, IT, Finance, and Operations so organisations can act faster and with greater confidence, redefining how work gets done.

We're looking for a Security GRC Manager - Trust and Compliance, to own the systems, processes, audits, and customer‑facing trust work that help Humaans scale into more demanding markets. This is a hands‑on ownership role, built around AI. You'll run our security compliance programme throughout the year, not just during audit season. AI is how the work gets done here. It drafts policies, speeds up questionnaire responses, and keeps evidence current. You'll own the operating rhythm for frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA and future standards that matter to our customers.

Focus / Ownership

• You'll own Humaans' security compliance programme end‑to‑end, including ISO, SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA and future frameworks we choose to pursue.
• You'll manage audit cycles throughout the year, coordinating with external auditors, internal control owners, Engineering, People, Legal, Finance and Operations.
• You'll maintain the controls, evidence, policies, risk register, access reviews, vendor reviews, business continuity processes, and incident response documentation that support our certifications and customer commitments.
• You'll support customer‑facing trust work, including sales calls, security reviews, procurement processes, vendor questionnaire, RFPs, DPAs, subprocessors, data protection questions, and enterprise diligence.
• You'll build AI‑assisted systems for answering repeated security questions quickly and accurately.
• You'll work with Product and Engineering to translate compliance requirements into practical operational controls without slowing the company down unnecessarily.

Requirements

• You have 4+ years of experience in security compliance, GRC, trust, audit, information security, privacy operations, or a closely related role.
• You've run or supported audits for frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOC 1, HIPAA, GDPR, or similar.
• You've used AI in security or compliance work and can speak to what you built and the outcome.
• You understand how modern B2B SaaS companies work, including cloud infrastructure, access management, vendor management, product development, customer data, and enterprise sales processes.
• You're comfortable being customer‑facing.
• You're strong at written communication.
• You're organised and detail‑oriented.
• You're pragmatic.

Nice to have

• Experience in HR tech, fintech, healthtech, infrastructure, or another category where customer data and enterprise trust are central.
• Experience with security compliance platforms such as Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto or similar.
• Experience reviewing DPAs, subprocessors, data residency questions, privacy documentation, and vendor contracts in partnership with Legal.
• Familiarity with US healthcare or HIPAA requirements.
• Experience building a trust centre, customer‑facing security portal, or security questionnaire answer library.

What success looks like

• Within your first 90 days, you'll understand our current compliance posture, audit calendar, control owners, customer trust materials, and major gaps.
• Within six months, you'll have improved the operating rhythm of our compliance programme, reduced friction in sales security reviews, and made audits feel more predictable.
• Within twelve months, Humaans will have a more scalable trust function: stronger evidence, better controls, faster questionnaire turnaround, clearer ownership, and a security compliance programme that helps us win larger customers.

This is an in‑person role. Our team comes together in the office Monday through Thursday, while most of the team collaborates in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Package & Benefits

• Market‑leading compensation that reflects your value.
• 25 days paid time off each year plus public holidays.
• Share Options with 5‑year exercise window.
• Free Thursday lunches at HQ, quarterly team events, and company offsites.
• Top tier private coverage for health, vision and dental care.
• A new MacBook and tools you need to do your best work.
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 16 weeks for primary and 4 weeks for secondary.
• Learning & development budget.

Why Join Humaans Today?

HR tech is having its AI moment and we’re positioned to own it. Humaans started as a next‑gen HRIS taking on large incumbents in a massive market. We’ve since evolved into something even bigger: an AI platform that sits across workforce data and automates the operational layer of HR entirely; the natural progression of what we’ve been building toward.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Humaans we’re looking for genuinely good people that are transparent and emphatic. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and ensuring a fair interview process for everyone.

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