HR & Compliance Officer
Posted 4 days 13 hours ago by Jobtailor
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Buckinghamshire, Amersham, United Kingdom, HP6 5
Job Description
Responsibilities 
- Provide day-to-day HR support including onboarding, offboarding, contract administration and maintenance of accurate personnel records.
- Administer payroll coordination inputs, benefits enrolment and absence/sickness record keeping in liaison with external payroll providers where applicable.
- Support recruitment activities, including preparing job adverts, managing applicant tracking, arranging interviews and conducting pre-employment checks (right to work, references, basic background checks).
- Deliver HR administration and employee lifecycle support, ensuring timely updating of the HRIS and compliance with internal policies and statutory obligations.
- Coordinate learning and development activity, maintain training records and assist with mandatory training and CPD tracking.
- Own compliance monitoring activities including AML/KYC procedures, client ID checks, file review support and lodging/reporting requirements in line with regulatory obligations.
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of firm policies, staff handbooks and client-facing compliance documentation; ensure policies are communicated and implemented consistently.
- Support incident management and internal investigations, escalate issues appropriately and liaise with senior management and external advisers when required.
- Prepare regular compliance reports and metrics for senior leadership and assist with regulatory filings, audits and external inspections.
- Act as a point of contact for staff enquiries on HR and compliance matters, promoting a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience in an HR administration or HR generalist role within a professional services environment; experience of compliance (AML/Regulatory) within a legal or regulated sector is desirable.
- Practical knowledge of employment law, recruitment processes, employee relations and HR systems (HRIS/ATS).
- Understanding of AML obligations, client due diligence, KYC processes and experience supporting compliance monitoring and audits.
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail, record keeping and numeracy.
- Confident verbal and written communication skills with a professional manner when dealing with colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning and using case management, payroll and compliance systems.
- Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Discreet, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with sound judgement.
- Team player with a collaborative, proactive attitude and a willingness to develop professionally within HR and compliance functions.