HR Advisor - Compliance Lead

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking an HR Advisor - Compliance Lead to join our People Team in a hybrid role based in Lichfield. You will combine operational HR expertise with specialist compliance knowledge to support regulatory and legislative compliance across HR processes.

You will lead a small team of 2-4 Junior HR Advisors, provide coaching, and act as the subject matter expert on areas such as Right to Work, sponsorship/immigration, DBS/PVG checks, and professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Operations or HR Advisory with a compliance focus.
• Knowledge of Right to Work, Sponsorship/ Immigration, DBS/PVG checks.
• Ability to coach/junior colleagues and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 2-4 Junior HR Advisors with day-to-day direction.
• Act as SME for compliance areas such as sponsorship, Right to Work, or DBS checks.
• Ensure HR compliance activities meet legislative and organisational requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on compliance matters.
• Support audits, record-keeping, and reporting; drive process improvements.

Skills

HR operations experience

HR advisory experience

CIPD qualification or in progress

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Mentoring / coaching

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Lichfield / Hybrid Working Arrangement

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Join Our People Team as an HR Advisor - Compliance Lead

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for compliance, governance, and delivering exceptional people services?

We are looking for an HR Advisor - Compliance Lead to join our HR team and play a key role in ensuring our people processes meet the highest standards of regulatory and legislative compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational HR expertise with specialist compliance knowledge while supporting and developing junior colleagues.

As a subject matter expert within your designated compliance area, you'll help drive best practice, mitigate risk, and contribute to continuous improvement across our HR operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Senior HR Advisor - Compliance Lead, you will:

• Lead and support a team of 2-4 Junior HR Advisors, providing coaching, guidance and day-to-day direction.
• Act as a subject matter expert within a key compliance area such as Sponsorship & Visas, Right to Work, or DBS/PVG checks.
• Ensure HR compliance activities are delivered accurately, consistently and in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, employees and stakeholders on HR compliance matters.
• Support compliance processes including:
  • Right to Work checks
  • Sponsorship and immigration compliance
  • DBS/PVG and criminal records processes
  • Professional membership monitoring
  • Family friendly leave and contractual changes
  • Employee benefits administration
• Identify compliance risks and implement effective controls and process improvements.
• Support audits, inspections and reporting requirements by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Build strong relationships across the business to ensure compliance requirements are understood and applied effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in an HR Operations or HR Advisory environment with a strong focus on compliance and governance.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Right to Work compliance
  • UK Sponsorship and Immigration processes
  • DBS/PVG administration
  • Professional memberships
  • HR transactional compliance processes
• Experience supporting, guiding or mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of employment-related legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies and legislation and translate them into practical advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CIPD qualification or working towards qualification.
• Experience coaching or developing junior HR colleagues.
• Experience contributing to process improvement and service enhancement initiatives.
• Experience working in a regulated, large-scale or complex organisation.

About You

You’ll be:

• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• Confident in influencing and advising stakeholders at all levels.
• Passionate about developing others and sharing knowledge.
• Resilient, adaptable and focused on delivering high-quality HR services.

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative People Team where you’ll play a key role in shaping and strengthening HR compliance practices. You’ll have opportunities to develop your specialist expertise, contribute to business-wide initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience.