Compliance Officer (HR)

Compliance Officer (HR)

We are working with an industry leader, to recruit an experienced Compliance Officer (HR) to join the HR team in Co Cavan. This is a permanent role with an excellent salary, benefits package and bonus structure.

The Compliance Officer (HR) will be responsible for overseeing and continuously monitoring compliance across right-to-work and work permit requirements, working time regulations, HR data governance, and broader employment legislation.

The role ensures the organisation remains legally compliant, audit-ready, and proactive in identifying and managing HR-related risks.

The Compliance Officer (HR) will be responsible for:

• Manage work permits, immigration, and right-to-work compliance, including applications, renewals, and expiry tracking.
• Ensure compliance with working time legislation by monitoring hours, rest periods, and attendance records.
• Support GDPR and people data compliance, including data retention, DSARs, and access controls.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready HR records and coordinate internal and external compliance audits.
• Ensure all onboarding and employee lifecycle processes meet statutory and internal compliance requirements.
• Track compliance metrics, identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in HR controls and processes.

What you will need to have for the Compliance Officer (HR) role:

• 35 years of experience in HR operations, HR compliance, or workforce compliance roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Irish work permits / immigration processes.
• Working knowledge of Irish employment law, particularly working time legislation.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or regulated environments desirable but not essential

There is a detailed description available on request

Skills:
Work Permits, right to work compliance, HR

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