HR Advisor - Compliance Lead

Michael Page; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Free parking on site

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an HR Advisor - Compliance Lead in Lichfield. The role focuses on ensuring HR processes stay compliant with employment laws, regulatory standards and organisational policies, while leading a small team of HR Advisors to support operational excellence.

You will advise on compliance matters, manage key processes and support audits in a busy HR function within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance within a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulatory standards.
• Ability to coach and develop junior HR Advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Junior HR Advisors, providing coaching and development.
• Act as a specialist advisor on HR compliance matters.
• Manage compliance processes relating to Right to Work, sponsorship, DBS checks, memberships and HR governance.
• Support internal/external audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks across HR operations.
• Maintain audit trails and collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Healthcare compliance

Regulatory standards

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Audit readiness

Job description

As an HR Advisor - Compliance Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring HR processes and practices remain compliant with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and organisational standards while providing specialist expertise across key compliance areas. You will also lead and develop a small team of HR Advisors, supporting operational excellence, risk management, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within a busy HR function.

Client Details

A company operating in the healthcare industry, based in Lichfield. Our client is a large and well-established organisation operating within a regulated environment, committed to delivering high-quality services and maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and employee experience. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, professional development, and operational excellence, they offer a collaborative and supportive culture where HR professionals can make a significant impact on organisational performance and compliance.

Description

Lead and support a team of Junior HR Advisors, providing coaching, guidance and development.

Act as a specialist advisor on HR compliance matters.

Manage compliance processes relating to:

• Right to Work legislation
• Sponsorship and immigration requirements
• Criminal record checks (DBS/PVG)
• Professional memberships
• HR transactional processes and governance activities

Support internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews.

Identify and mitigate compliance risks across HR operations.

Maintain accurate records, reporting mechanisms and audit trails.

Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide expert guidance and practical solutions.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, efficiency and service deliveryProfile

A successful HR Advisor - Compliance Lead should have:

• Experience in compliance within the healthcare industry or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulatory standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in advising and supporting managers on compliance matters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills to deliver training and updates clearly.

Job Offer

• Salary between £33000 and £38000 per annum, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract with a clear focus on compliance responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work in the healthcare industry in Lichfield.
• Opportunity to take a lead role in an important HR compliance function
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative People team
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to complex HR governance and compliance projects
• Free parking on site

EEO and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best