HR Compliance Administrator in Reading

WSH is the parent company for leading brands operating in the catering and hospitality sectors. Our brands operate in diverse sectors, including:

• Public spaces – such as the Science Museum, St Pancras Champagne bar and Dublin Zoo
• Workspaces – from power stations to investment banks
• Education – primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities

A central support office provides financial, HR, IT, Supply Chain and other administrative services to the group companies each of whom retains its own personality and who operate across a number of catering and hospitality markets. Recent acquisitions provide the group with new opportunities and include prestigious locations such as Musee Du Louvre in Paris and partnerships with established chefs such as Claus Meyers in Denmark.

Working as part of the HR Compliance team, you will contribute to consistency, accuracy and continuous improvement of documentation, data quality and compliance practices across all WSH brands. You will also play an important part in supporting key HR administrative processes and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to uphold high compliance standards.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Support the maintenance and updating of HR compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with UK and Ireland employment legislation
• Help maintain consistent HR procedures, onboarding documents and employee templates across all WSH brands
• Support onboarding administration, including preparing and issuing contracts of employment, offer letters and associated compliance documentation for new starters
• Support the administration and accuracy of contracts of employment and other core HR documentation
• Assist with Right to Work (RTW) compliance, including checking documentation, maintaining records and supporting audits
• Coordinate and complete employment reference checks and DBS applications, ensuring timely, compliant processing
• Provide administrative support for key HR processes such as TUPE, DSAR requests and external advisory supplier reporting
• Contribute to the rollout of HR compliance training and new HRIS functionality
• Prepare guidance materials, FAQs and communications to support policy and process updates
• Deliver timely, accurate HR administration while providing excellent service to colleagues and stakeholders

Qualifications

What we want from you:

• Understanding of UK and Ireland employment legislation and core HR compliance principles
• Awareness of Right to Work (RTW) requirements and pre‑employment checks, including references and DBS
• Familiarity with HR administrative processes such as onboarding, contracts, and offer letters
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection requirements, and safe handling of sensitive employee information
• Basic knowledge of HRIS/HR systems and how employee data is maintained
• Aware of consistent document control, version management, and compliance documentation standards
• Good organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to follow structured processes and maintain consistency
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Good administrative and document‑formatting skills
• A desire to learn, develop and contribute to continuous improvement
• Professional, discreet and respectful handling of confidential information
• A proactive approach with a willingness to take initiative
• Commitment to delivering excellent service to colleagues and stakeholders
• Team‑focused mindset with a collaborative working style
• Reliability, accountability, and pride in producing accurate work

Additional Information

And in return, we offer:

• Plus your birthday off
• Enhanced pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Discounts available on the high street shops, holidays, gyms and cinemas
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary Carer leave
• Wedding/Commitment day leave
• Bespoke training and development, including apprenticeships