Compliance Officer in Armagh

Haughey Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership

Death in service benefit

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment is seeking a Compliance Officer for our construction client in Armagh, Northern Ireland. You will support workforce compliance across international operations, ensuring employees and subcontractors have proper documentation, visas, work permits and compliance before mobilisation.

You will collaborate with Operations Manager and HR Manager to manage posted worker compliance, registrations and documentation, while monitoring deployments and handling country-specific

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, HR, global mobility, immigration, payroll or related administrative roles is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage posted worker compliance, registrations, declarations and documentation.
• Monitor deployments to identify payroll, tax, social security and permanent establishment risks.
• Coordinate A1 applications, host-country social security, permits, visas and right-to-work docs.
• Review country-specific requirements, including pay, allowances, working time rules and conditions.
• Manage subcontractor compliance, including A1 certificates, registrations, insurance, tax and VAT.
• Maintain compliance trackers, records and controls; support audits and inquiries.
• Provide guidance to HR, Finance, Payroll and Operations; escalate complex matters.

Skills

Global mobility

Immigration compliance

Payroll knowledge

HR administration

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (ATT/CTA/CIPP/CIPD)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Compliance Officer in Armagh

Our construction client is continuing to grow, delivering major projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. They are seeking a Compliance Officer to support workforce compliance across our international operations. Working closely with the Operations Manager and HR Manager, you will help ensure employees and subcontractors have the correct documentation, visas, work permits and compliance arrangements in place before mobilisation.

What's on Offer

• Early finish Fridays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership
• Death in service benefit
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage posted worker compliance, including registrations, declarations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor employee deployments, locations and duration, identifying payroll, tax, social security and permanent establishment risks.
• Coordinate A1 applications, host-country social security requirements, employment permits, visas and right-to-work documentation.
• Review country-specific requirements, including collective agreements, minimum pay, allowances, working time rules and employment conditions.
• Manage subcontractor compliance, including A1 certificates, posted worker registrations, insurance, tax, VAT and workforce documentation.
• Maintain compliance trackers, records, procedures and internal controls, and support responses to audits, inspections and labour authority enquiries.
• Provide guidance to HR, Finance, Payroll and Operations, escalating complex tax or legal matters where appropriate.

Personal Specification

We are looking for someone organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple processes and deadlines. Experience in compliance, HR, global mobility, immigration, payroll or a similar administrative role would be advantageous.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with employees, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and managing deadlines.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant qualification in tax, payroll, HR, compliance or a related discipline would be advantageous, such as ATT, CTA, CIPP or CIPD. Experience in European workforce compliance, global mobility, employment tax, international payroll, posted worker compliance or cross-border construction compliance would also be beneficial.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role based at our office in Armagh, with occasional travel to project locations or meetings where required.

Salary

Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.