HR Compliance and Operations Lead

ARU; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Chelmsford seeks an HR Compliance and Operations Lead to oversee operational HR activities, ensure compliance with legislation, and manage service delivery within the HR department. The ideal candidate will possess significant HR experience, particularly in operations and compliance within a fast-paced environment, along with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations management and compliance.
• Use and development of HR Information Systems.
• Understanding of UK Visa and Immigration compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operational activities and service delivery.
• Monitor compliance with HR processes and practices.
• Ensure effective allocation of tasks across HR team.

Skills

HR Operations management

Compliance

Visa and Immigration

HR Information Systems

E-Recruitment

Education

Degree level or CIPD qualification

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARUs research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UKs Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UKs leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the role:

You will be the primary lead for HR operational activities and processes, monitoring and acting on service delivery issues and ensuring that there is a consistent output across the HR Service. You will ensure work is consistently allocated across the HR Co-ordinator team, to account for peaks in activity and/or staff absences. You will also ensure processes are fit for purpose and in line with best practice and legislative demands and are adhered to by the team. You will also be the primary HR lead for HR governance and compliance for UK Visa and Immigration, DBS and other specialist HR areas as required.

You will be qualified to degree level or have a relevant Professional HR qualification i.e. CIPD at degree level. Significant HR experience working in an HR operations management role, working with managers and staff at all levels, as well as extensive use and development of HR Information Systems and e-Recruitment is essential for this role. Given the nature of the role, youll have a sound track record in HR Operations management and the ability to work in a high paced pressurised environment. Significant experience of UK Visa and Immigration compliance is essential.

Find out more about.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.