Description

Based in Croydon this position is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a keen interest in solving problems being part of a dynamic HR team. Providing a quality and timely service to the business ensuring that client needs are met.

The successful candidate will:-

• Monitor and coordinate with the business on all aspects of relocation, immigration and visa processes
• Liaise and direct external immigration and visa partners ensuring timeous responses are gathered and employees receive accurate and time specific information and support
• Keep up to date with and advise on constantly changing immigration regulations, including but not exhaustive of Work permits, Country specific travel guidelines, Covid restrictions and travel recommendations.
• Update employees regularly regarding Brexit, work permit and travel restrictions
• Advise on Brexit regulations and risks, strategize and communicate to senior leaders to ensure future risks are averted.
• Maintain relationships with internal immigration partners in the US, keeping them informed of the UK Immigration challenges and highlighting any red flags
• Maintain records of and apply where applicable for A1 documentation on behalf of the company
• Liaise with internal Finance department to develop processes for setting up entities within the EU, as well as tax and social security risks within individual EU countries
• Ensure that work permit documentation, relating to proxy or business approvals are directed through the internal legal team for approvals
• Edit and supply client agreements and employee documentation (redacted where applicable) to ensure GDPR regulations are followed
• Maintain sensitivity regarding employee information in the supply of work permit information and distribution
• Consistently follow up with EU countries home affairs departments to ensure the most recommended work permit routes are being followed
• Audit employee work permit and compliance documents to avoid future risk
• Maintain and update the home office licences on the UKVI portal (sms)
• Apply for and advise on sponsorship licences and support the application to recruitment process
• Support HDR’s immigration strategy by coordinating and facilitating the process for both internal foreign nationals and identified foreign national external candidates to obtain and maintain employment authorization and permanent residency
• Assist with HR projects as required by the Head of HR (UK)

Director Support:

• Assist with HR/Compliance projects as required by the HR Director EMEA &  APAC
• Support the Director with all HR and company administration as directed

Experience & Qualifications

• The ability to project a positive, welcoming and professional attitude at all times.
• Excellent MS skills, including Outlook, Word, Sharepoint and Powerpoint
• Excellent Excel capability, including the ability to use formulas, Vlookup and pivot tables
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential, at least 5 years in HR.
• Must have high attention to detail, be diligent at all times and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Good presentation skills are desired, but not essential.
• Educational qualifications to a degree level, CIPD level 5 or 7 or equivalent are desired.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience is desired.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
• To be able to work as part as a team and collaboratively and co-operatively.

Hours of work – 9.00am -5.30pm ( Monday to Friday)

If you believe that you meet the desired criteria detailed above and have the drive and determination to succeed within this dynamic role please feel free to forward your CV in the strictest confidence via link below.