Labour Compliance Officer

Reporting to the Labour Manager / Operations Director / Managing Director, the Labour Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation complies with all applicable labour laws, employment regulations, company policies, and industry standards

The role

Involves monitoring workplace practices, conducting audits, investigating compliance issues, maintaining records, and providing guidance to management and employees on labour-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with national and local labour laws, employment legislation, right to work and regulatory requirements.

• Carrying out compliance checks and approving new supply chain partners.

• Maintain accurate supply chain records, trackers and personnel files.

• Ensure required statutory records are maintained and readily available for inspections.

• Conduct regular labour compliance audits and workplace inspections.

• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare compliance reports and management dashboards.

• Monitor key compliance metrics and trends.

• Report significant compliance risks and breaches to senior management.

• Stay updated on changes in employment law and labour regulations.

• Review and update policies and procedures to reflect legislative changes.

• Supporting labour manager on moving people site to site, providing site addresses to the workforce

• Company inductions

• Liaising with training department

• Creating Adverts for jobs and compiling CV’s.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in labour relations, compliance, or HR is desirable.

• 3–5 years of experience in labour compliance, HR, employee relations, or a similar role.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and employment regulations.

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Strong auditing abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Location

• Office-based with regular visits to operational sites. (Watford)

• Interaction with employees, management, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

• Occasional travel may be required to site