Contracts and Compliance Associate

Contracts & Compliance Associate This key role is to support Insight Global UK as it grows its global staffing business. The role will involve the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding process for contractors across the UK and Europe. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless candidate experience while maintaining full compliance with legal and client-specific requirements. Based in central London, this role sits within the UK Operations team and will report into the Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and contractors to uphold the highest standards of operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities End-to-End Onboarding : Undertake the full onboarding lifecycle from offer acceptance to start date, ensuring a smooth and compliant process. Background Screening : Initiate and manage background checks in line with legal, regulatory, and client-specific requirements. Candidate Support : Set up candidates on the background screening platform and provide timely support throughout the process. Documentation Management : Ensure all onboarding documentation and compliance checks (e.g., Right to Work, IR35, AWR) are completed accurately and on time. Contract Administration : Draft and issue contractual documents including new starter contracts, extension letters, and termination notices. Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with umbrella companies, payroll providers, and background screening partners to ensure alignment and service quality. System Maintenance : Keep internal systems and records updated with accurate candidate and client information. Compliance Oversight : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and internal policies, ensuring all processes adhere to current standards. Audit Preparation : Compile candidate documentation for client audits and conduct internal compliance audits as required. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Finance and Sales teams to provide regular updates, reports, and insights on onboarding progress. Process Improvement : Act as a subject matter expert, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance compliance and onboarding procedures. Skills & Experience Required Experience in compliance, HR, contracts administration, or a similar administrative role—ideally within recruitment, contractor management, or a related operational function. Experience working with different engagement models (PAYE, Umbrella, Limited company contractors – Inside/Outside IR35) Exceptional communication and relationship building skills Strong time management and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise and proactively manage workload High level of attention to detail Ability to demonstrate strong personal integrity and maintain confidentiality Flexibility and willingness to adapt to meet customer or business needs Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence. Understanding of recruitment law and compliance requirements (preferred, but not mandatory)41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15