Recruitment and Compliance Officer

Recruitment & Compliance Officer

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR, Recruitment & Compliance Officer to join a growing health and social care provider based in Lichfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional with experience in care sector recruitment and overseas sponsorship processes to play a key role in supporting organisational growth, maintaining compliance, and delivering an exceptional employee experience. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will oversee recruitment, HR administration, employee relations, and compliance, ensuring all processes meet UKVI, Home Office, employment law, and CQC requirements.

Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns across the organisation.
• Lead overseas recruitment, including Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), visa compliance, right-to-work checks, and DBS processing.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, and networking opportunities.
• Coordinate interviews and onboarding processes.
• Ensure recruitment remains fully compliant with UKVI and CQC requirements.

HR & Employee Relations

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and employee documentation.
• Support managers with HR advice, disciplinary matters, grievances, and absence management.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.

Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor visa expiry dates and sponsorship compliance.
• Maintain training, compliance, and right-to-work records.
• Support internal audits and external inspections.
• Produce HR reports and metrics covering recruitment, turnover, and absence.
• Contribute to HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for an organised and knowledgeable HR professional with experience within the health and social care sector.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR and recruitment.
• Previous experience recruiting overseas care workers.
• Strong understanding of Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), UKVI regulations, right-to-work checks, and DBS processes.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above).

Desirable

• Experience within domiciliary care or supported living services.
• Experience using HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 - £32,000 annual salary.
• Company pension.
• Casual dress.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive organisation.
• Career development opportunities within an expanding business
• A varied role combining HR, recruitment, compliance, and strategic support.

If you have a passion for people, compliance, and recruitment within the care sector, and you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.