HR Compliance Officer

HR Compliance Officer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support HR compliance by managing checks and maintaining accurate records.
  • Company: Join UCL, a leading university committed to excellence and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 41 days holiday, pension scheme, gym access, and more!
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values equality and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in HR compliance while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in HR or administration with strong attention to detail.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

About us

At University College London (UCL), we are committed to delivering outstanding services that support world-leading teaching, research, and innovation. Our HR Services team plays a vital role in ensuring an excellent employee experience by providing efficient, customer-focused, and compliant HR support across the University. As part of our commitment to operational excellence, the Compliance Team works closely with colleagues across the institution to ensure adherence to employment legislation, immigration requirements, and internal policies while supporting continuous improvement and service innovation.

About the role

Please note this is a fixed-term opportunity until December 31st. We are seeking an HR Services Compliance Officer to join our Compliance Team within HR Services. Reporting to the HR Services Compliance Manager, you will support the delivery of a high-quality compliance service across a range of HR activities, including Right to Work checks, UKVI sponsorship compliance, DBS checks, GDPR requirements, and HR data management. You will provide guidance on compliance processes, maintain accurate records, monitor key compliance activities, support recruitment processes, and contribute to projects that enhance HR systems and services. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about compliance, data accuracy, and delivering exceptional customer service.

About you

You are a proactive and highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and compliant HR services. You have experience working in an administrative or HR environment and are confident managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective working relationships and provide clear guidance to a wide range of stakeholders. You are comfortable managing competing priorities, analysing information, and working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Most importantly, you are committed to continuous learning and staying up to date with changes in legislation, policy, and best practice to support the delivery of an outstanding compliance service.

What we offer

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • On-Site nursery
  • On-site gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

HR Compliance Officer employer: UCL

At University College London (UCL), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our HR Services team fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering generous benefits such as 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and access to on-site facilities like a gym and nursery. Joining UCL means being part of a prestigious institution dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions to compliance will directly support our mission of delivering outstanding services in education and research.

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Contact Details:

UCL Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HR Compliance Officer

Compliance Knowledge
Attention to Detail
HR Data Management
Right to Work Checks
UKVI Sponsorship Compliance
DBS Checks
GDPR Requirements