HR Workforce & Compliance Manager

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., Workforce Compliance & Governance

• Lead organisation-wide compliance across DBS, Right to Work, and employment legislation
• Develop and continuously improve compliance frameworks, policies, and controls
• Monitor compliance performance and manage risks
• Lead internal and external audits
Legal & Statutory Responsibility
• Act as Home Office Authorising Officer, ensuring full sponsorship and immigration compliance
• Provide expert advice on legal and regulatory requirements
• Stay ahead of legislative changes and ensure organisational readiness
M&A Integration
• Lead HR activity across post-acquisition integration
• Align workforce compliance and employment practices across acquired businesses
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks during integration
Leadership
• Lead and develop a team of 12 (including 4 direct reports)
• Set clear direction, objectives, and performance standards
• Build a high-performing, accountable team culture
Risk & Continuous Improvement
• Identify and manage compliance risks
• Use data and insights to drive decision-making and improvements
• Implement robust controls and reporting processes
Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with senior leaders and operational teams
• Act as a subject matter expert in workforce compliance
• Build relationships with external regulatory bodies
  
  Significant senior-level experience in HR, compliance, or employee relations
• Strong track record managing complex compliance areas (DBS, RTW, immigration)
• Experience in a regulated or legally accountable role (e.g. Authorising Officer)
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Exposure to post-M&A integration activity, In-depth understanding of UK employment law and Home Office requirements
• Strong risk management and governance expertise
• Ability to interpret complex legislation into practical solutions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Analytical and solution-focused mindset, High integrity and accountability
• Detail-oriented with a strong compliance focus
• Resilient and confident in managing risk and challenge
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels