HR Compliance Manager

About the Role

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As HR Compliance Manager, you will lead the Eligibility and Compliance Team with responsibility for ensuring all people compliance requirements are met in support of delivering resident and patient safety and quality of care. In this pivotal role, you will be the go-to expert on people compliance, working closely with People Services and broader business leadership teams to ensure every team member has the right to work (from application to onboarding and beyond).You will review policies, lead audits, and deliver practical, inclusive training to help us protect what matters most: our people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Eligibility & Compliance Team
• Ensure full compliance with UKVI, Home Office and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and improve policies, systems and processes to support an A rated sponsorship licence
• Oversee internal audits and manage compliance risks
• Act as escalation point for complex compliance issues and visa matters
• Drive continuous improvement across all compliance processes and reporting
• Partner with HR, operations and external advisors to embed compliant practices
• Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders across the business

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR compliance professional with strong expertise in UKVI sponsorship and regulatory requirements.You'll be a confident, solutions focused leader, able to manage risk, drive improvement and influence stakeholders in a complex environment. xwzovoh

Essential experience:

• Strong experience in a UKVI sponsorship and regulatory compliance

• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a highly regulated environment

• Solid knowledge of employment law, GDPR and people compliance frameworks

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to simplify complex information

• Ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions

• Confidence in influencing stakeholders and driving process improvement and change

• Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering a responsive, high-quality service

• Adaptable, proactive and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

Leadership Skills:

• Knowledge of regulatory bodies such as NMC, SSSC, SCW, HCPC, JCC, DBS/PVG
• Experience working with or alongside external immigration advisors
• Experience leading audit programmes or compliance reviews
• Background in healthcare or similarly regulated sectors

Why Join Barchester?

At Barchester, we are driven by our values: Respect | Integrity | Passion | Empowerment | Responsibility

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