HR Onboarding & Compliance Specialist

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking an HR Onboarding and Compliance Officer to join the Council's Human Resources team. You will oversee the onboarding process for new starters, ensure Right to Work and DBS checks are completed, and manage references and offers in line with policy.

The role involves maintaining confidential records, liaising with hiring managers, and supporting visa/sponsorship tasks, with a focus on GDPR compliance and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR onboarding and compliance.
• Ability to manage Right to Work and DBS checks.
• Experience handling confidential information in HR context.
• Experience liaising with internal stakeholders and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding process from offer through to commencement.
• Complete and monitor Right to Work checks, including follow-ups.
• Manage DBS checks and ensure required checks are completed.
• Prepare and issue employment offers and contracts accurately and timely.
• Request and check references per safer recruitment requirements.
• Support visa and sponsorship applications, including renewals.
• Respond to HR, onboarding, DBS and Right to Work queries.
• Maintain confidential employee records and compliance documents.
• Provide updates to hiring managers and candidates throughout the process.
• Assist HR Operations and Payroll during busy periods.
• Keep up to date with changes to relevant legislation and HR compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures.

Skills

Right to Work checks

DBS checks

HR onboarding

Confidential data handling

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Hillingdon Council is seeking an HR Onboarding and Compliance Officer to join the Council's Human Resources team. You will oversee the onboarding process for new starters, ensure Right to Work and DBS checks are completed, and manage references and offers in line with policy.

The role involves maintaining confidential records, liaising with hiring managers, and supporting visa/sponsorship tasks, with a focus on GDPR compliance and continuous process improvement.