Location: [Insert Location]
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 dependent upon experience
Team Size: 12 (4 direct reports)
We’re looking for an experienced HR Workforce & Compliance Manager to lead our organisation’s compliance agenda and play a key role in supporting our continued growth.
This is a senior, high-impact position with responsibility for ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation, overseeing immigration and workforce governance, and acting as the organisation’s Home Office Authorising Officer.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in post-M&A integration, ensuring newly acquired businesses align with our compliance frameworks and employment practices.
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Lead organisation-wide compliance across DBS, Right to Work, and employment legislation
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Develop and continuously improve compliance frameworks, policies, and controls
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Monitor compliance performance and manage risks
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Lead internal and external audits
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Act as Home Office Authorising Officer, ensuring full sponsorship and immigration compliance
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Provide expert advice on legal and regulatory requirements
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Stay ahead of legislative changes and ensure organisational readiness
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Lead HR activity across post-acquisition integration
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Align workforce compliance and employment practices across acquired businesses
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Identify and mitigate compliance risks during integration
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Lead and develop a team of 12 (including 4 direct reports)
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Set clear direction, objectives, and performance standards
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Build a high-performing, accountable team culture
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Identify and manage compliance risks
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Use data and insights to drive decision-making and improvements
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Implement robust controls and reporting processes
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Partner with senior leaders and operational teams
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Act as a subject matter expert in workforce compliance
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Build relationships with external regulatory bodies
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Significant senior-level experience in HR, compliance, or employee relations
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Strong track record managing complex compliance areas (DBS, RTW, immigration)
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Experience in a regulated or legally accountable role (e.g. Authorising Officer)
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Proven leadership and team development experience
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Exposure to post-M&A integration activity
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In-depth understanding of UK employment law and Home Office requirements
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Strong risk management and governance expertise
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Ability to interpret complex legislation into practical solutions
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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Analytical and solution-focused mindset
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High integrity and accountability
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Detail-oriented with a strong compliance focus
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Resilient and confident in managing risk and challenge
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Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
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Take on a senior leadership role with real organisational impact
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Shape and drive compliance strategy across a growing business
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Play a key role in M&A growth and integration
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Lead a specialist, high-performing team
