HR Compliance and Operations Lead

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking an HR Compliance and Operations Lead to oversee HR operational activities and ensure compliance with UK Visa and Immigration regulations. The role requires significant HR experience and a relevant HR qualification, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel-to-work schemes

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience in an operations management role.
• Proven track record in HR Operations management.
• Experience with UK Visa and Immigration compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operational activities and processes.
• Monitor service delivery issues and allocate work across the HR Coordinator team.
• Ensure processes align with best practices and legislative requirements.

Skills

HR Operations Management

Compliance

HR Information Systems

e-Recruitment

UK Visa and Immigration Compliance

Education

Degree or relevant Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD at degree level)

Job description

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HR Compliance and Operations Lead, Chelmsford

Client: ARU

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Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fbcbb7310b21

Job Views: 3

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

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).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research that tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognized by the UK's 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 among the UK's 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 to ensure consistent output across the HR Service. You will allocate work across the HR Coordinator team, managing peaks in activity and staff absences. Additionally, you will ensure processes are fit for purpose, align with best practices and legislative requirements, and are followed by the team. You will also serve as the primary HR lead for HR governance and compliance related to UK Visa and Immigration, DBS, and other specialized HR areas as needed.

Qualifications required include a degree or relevant Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD at degree level). Significant HR experience in an HR operations management role, working with managers and staff at all levels, extensive use and development of HR Information Systems and e-Recruitment, and a proven track record in HR Operations management are essential. Experience with UK Visa and Immigration compliance is also crucial.

Find out more about us.

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

We ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Guidance Notes:

For key requirements, download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

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