Compliance Specialist

HR Search; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

HR Search is seeking an experienced HR Compliance Specialist/Consultant for a 3-6 month contract in Ireland. The role focuses on ensuring recruitment and pre-employment processes are compliant, accurate and audit-ready.

The candidate will work within a regulatory healthcare environment, supporting the HR and Talent Acquisition teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in HR compliance and can hit the ground running, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work at pace under

Qualifications

• Experience in HR compliance, recruitment compliance or pre-employment screening.
• Practical knowledge of Garda Vetting, professional registrations, references and right-to-work.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day recruitment compliance activities within HR and Talent Acquisition.
• Manage pre-employment screening processes and ensure timely checks.
• Coordinate Garda Vetting, registrations, references and right-to-work checks.

Skills

HR compliance

Recruitment compliance

Pre-employment screening

GDPR compliance

Healthcare regs

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

HRIS/ATS

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Location: Co. Meath - Hybrid Working Available

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract - 3-6 Months

Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Compliance Specialist / Consultant to join a leading healthcare organisation on an initial 3-6 month contract.

This is a hands-on role within the HR and Talent Acquisition function, supporting the organisation in ensuring recruitment and pre-employment processes are compliant, accurate and audit-ready.

We are looking for someone with strong practical experience in HR compliance, recruitment compliance, pre-employment screening or a similar regulated environment who can quickly step into the role and make an immediate impact.

This would suit an experienced HR professional, recruitment compliance specialist or compliance professional consultant who is immediately available or available at short notice and enjoys working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR and Talent Acquisition teams with day-to-day recruitment compliance activities.
• Manage and monitor pre-employment screening processes, ensuring all required checks are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Coordinate checks including Garda Vetting, professional registrations, references, right-to-work documentation and international clearances.
• Review candidate files and documentation to ensure compliance requirements have been met.
• Maintain accurate, complete and audit-ready recruitment and employee records.
• Monitor outstanding checks and proactively follow up with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Support routine compliance audits and identify any gaps or areas requiring attention.
• Provide practical guidance to HR and recruitment colleagues on compliance and pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure recruitment processes are aligned with relevant Irish legislation, GDPR, healthcare requirements and internal policies.
• Assist with the development and improvement of compliance processes, procedures, checklists and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of recruitment compliance processes.
• Prepare compliance reports, trackers and management information as required.
• Support the HR team with compliance‑related projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Escalate complex or potentially high-risk compliance issues to the appropriate senior stakeholder.

About You

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support to the HR and recruitment function.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in HR, HR compliance, recruitment compliance, pre-employment screening, audit or a related area.
• Experience working within healthcare, social care or another regulated environment would be highly advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of Garda Vetting, professional registration checks, references, right-to-work requirements and GDPR.
• Experience managing or coordinating high-volume pre-employment screening processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with candidates, HR colleagues, recruiters and hiring managers.
• Experience working with HRIS, ATS or other HR/compliance systems.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to identify issues, find practical solutions and escal...

You do not need to have previous management experience — strong hands‑on HR compliance or recruitment compliance experience is more important for this role.

What's on Offer

• 3-6 month fixed-term contract with a leading healthcare organisation.
• Immediate start / short notice candidates encouraged to apply.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to gain further experience within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Exposure to HR compliance, recruitment governance and pre-employment screening.
• A hands‑on role where you can make an immediate contribution to the organisation.

For more information on this role get in touch with Evelyn @ [e-mail]