1810MGRole: Employment Compiance ManagerSalary: £60k - £65k plus bonus and benefitsLocation: London or Suffolk (Hybrid option available)Employment Compliance & Risk Ensure adherence to employment legislation and workforce regulations, including (but not exclusive): Immigration Act/Right to work, Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), TUPE, Working Time Regulations (WTD), GDPR, Health & Safety, and Visa Sponsorship. Lead and coordinate regular compliance audits, internal reviews, and risk assessments.Monitor changes in legislation, assess impact, and ensure appropriate updates to policies and processes.Maintain clear, auditable records for all compliance checks. Contingent & Embedded Workforce Governance Oversee all processes relating to contingent, embedded, and non-embedded workers, ensuring compliance with agreed frameworks and client-side collective agreements.Lead monthly AWR and annual IR35 compliance audits, including approval and issuance of CEST status determinations and supporting commercial approval for agency worker instructions via statement of work (SoW).Act as subject matter expert for the Agency Worker Policy, providing clear guidance to HR, managers, and suppliers.Partner with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Tax to ensure consistent application of governance standards across suppliers and frameworks. Immigration & Visa Sponsorship Manage Visa Sponsorship Licence, ensuring full compliance with Home Office and UKVI regulations.Oversee Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocation, visa applications, renewals, and right-to-work checks.Maintain audit-ready documentation and accurate records for all sponsored employees and non-sponsored employees. i.e. those on personal visas.Oversee regular auditing of agency and framework supplier immigration/right to work records to assure compliance, not only of our employees' statusProvide expert advice, training, and support to Human Resource Business Partners and hiring managers on immigration matters. Policy, Process & Systems Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR governance policies and procedures.Support enhancements to HR systems (e.g., MyHR, onboarding tools) to strengthen compliance and reporting capability.Produce accurate, timely management information and compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders.Champion the use of data and management information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Stakeholder & Change Management Act as a trusted partner to business leaders, HR, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Trade Unions on all compliance-related matters.Support the HR Governance Manager in delivering change programmes linked to legislative updates, supplier transitions, and system improvements.Build strong relationships with regulatory and industry bodies to represent compliance interests and maintain external assurance. Competency & Qualification Framework Oversee the Competency and Qualification Matrices, ensuring alignment with project requirements and regulatory standards.Provide leadership and direction to internal stakeholders to maintain consistency and accuracy across disciplines. Knowledge & Skills Essential Significant experience in employment compliance, workforce governance, or HR operations in a complex, regulated organisation.In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, particularly IR35, AWR, TUPE, WTD, GDPR, and immigration legislation.Proven experience managing visa sponsorship compliance and UKVI reporting.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Experience delivering audits, investigations, and compliance improvement programmes.Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical, operational guidance. Desirable Experience within large infrastructure, energy, or government-funded projects.Familiarity with HR and recruitment systems (e.g., SAP, MyHR, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass).Working knowledge of trade union engagement and collective agreements. Qualifications Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in HR, Law, Business, or related discipline.CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR/compliance accreditation. Desirable: Immigration Law certification or Home Office Level 1 User status.Audit or compliance training certification (e.g., ISO9001, internal auditing).JBRP1_UKTJ