HR Compliance Officer

Michael Page (UK); Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Compliance Officer in Horsham, United Kingdom. The successful applicant will ensure compliance in recruitment documentation and maintain high safeguarding standards. Candidates must have recent experience in the education sector and hold a current Enhanced DBS. This role offers free on-site food, gym access, and parking opportunities.

Benefits

Free food on site

Access to on-site gym

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have a current Enhanced DBS.
• Must have completed reference checks and full safeguarding clearances.
• Able to work onsite and start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Review safer recruitment documentation for staff.
• Ensure Single Central Record is compliant.
• Validate pre-employment documentation.
• Identify gaps in personnel files.
• Support the HR Director with administrative tasks.
• Maintain high safeguarding standards.

Skills

Recent experience in the education sector

Strong understanding of safer recruitment requirements

Detail-focused and highly organized

Strong communication skills

Job description

• Immediate start in a vital compliance role
• Exposure in a busy, collaborative team

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established educational institution with a strong commitment to safeguarding and effective HR practice. They are seeking immediate support from an experienced compliance professional who can slot in seamlessly.

Job Description

• Review safer recruitment documentation for staff across multiple departments
• Ensure the Single Central Record (SCR) is fully accurate and compliant
• Check and validate DBS, reference, right-to-work, and pre-employment documentation
• Identify and resolve gaps in personnel files and recruitment records
• Support the HR Director with organisational and administrative tasks
• Work closely with HR colleagues to maintain high safeguarding standards
• Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information responsibly
• Work on-site to access personnel files and internal systems
• Assist with general HR compliance tasks as required

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Compliance Officer should have:

• Must have recent experience working in the education sector
• Must already hold a current Enhanced DBS
• Must have completed reference checks and full safeguarding/pre-employment clearances
• Strong understanding of safer recruitment and SCR requirements
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with sensitive data
• Able to start immediately and work fully on-site
• Comfortable working within a busy HR team and prioritising effectively
• Strong communication and professional standards

What's on Offer

• Free food on site
• Access to an on-site gym and gym membership
• On-site parking