HR Risk and Compliance Advisor

At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job summary

A proactive and detail-oriented HR Compliance & Risk Officer reporting to the Head of HR Shared Services UK&I. This role is accountable for maintaining HR personnel files and retention procedures overseeing HR policies in collaboration with Legal and Employee Relations and managing compliance risks and data integrity. The position ensures that the organisation complies with all applicable ethical standards laws and industry regulations. Responsibilities include upholding HR compliance governance policy integrity and risk mitigation throughout HR operations supporting legal regulatory and audit requirements as well as managing right-to-work visa and sponsorship responsibilities. Additionally the role provides support in change management and large-scale initiatives such as TUPE transfers acquisitions and mergers.

What you will do

Operational & Compliance Metrics

• 98100% compliance in RTW audits.
• 100% completion of visa renewals before expiry.
• Sponsorship licence and immigration management with no loss of licence or breach in RTW status.
• <1% defect rate in personnel file audits.
• All HR policies reviewed annually and updated on time.

Risk & Governance Metrics

• Quarterly risk reviews completed with actions closed within agreed timelines.
• Reduction in compliance-related escalations or HR errors.
• Zero highseverity findings in internal/external audit cycles

Service & Collaboration Metrics

• Ticket SLA adherence consistently above 95%.
• Successful delivery of HR compliance training e.g. safeguarding immigration & sponsorship with high participation.
• Cross team and function collaboration to ensure HR compliance.

Project & Change Metrics

• Contribution to TUPE/M&A projects delivered on schedule with zero compliance breaches.
• Successful implementation of process improvements with measurable efficiency gains.
• Lead on UK&I compliance ensuring potential new existing and former coworkers documentation is compliant with relevant GDPR and legislative requirements.
• Use analytics data and AI tools to maximise efficiencies across HR systems to ensure optimised compliance; guiding decision-making monitoring impact and continuously refining the approach.
• Act as an escalation point for TA and Security screening and DBS queries for the CCDC.
• Coordinate the archiving process and ensure personnel files are up to date with the necessary documentation and relevant key audit compliance indicators.
• Manage the annual internal and external HR audit processes to ensure HR and Payroll compliance is in order.
• Ensure personnel data integrity in all systems conducting training and feedback on best practice as applicable.
• Monitor employees Right to Work statuses ensuring visa and right to work records are maintained accurately and ensuring the renewals process is completed in a timely manner.
• Anticipate risks ensuring mitigation plans and controls are in place.
• Manage personnel file data accuracy and work across HR to ensure quality inputs running regular reports to identify gaps and remediate issues.
• Support with subject access request reviews as required.
• Manage the department tickets responding to all within designated SLAs and escalating queries where needed.
• Proactively drive initiatives that improve risk and compliance management.
• Support with creating and maintaining standardised contractual Terms & Conditions alongside ER and legal.
• Deliver in line within agreed SLAs and KPIs where applicable.
• HR administration tasks or any other reasonable task required by the team or management.
• Deputise for the Head of HR Shared Services Lead UK&I on compliance and risk issues as required.
• Build key relationships across the business using your influencing skills to gain buy-in to compliance and risk matters.
• Drive and support change key initiatives across the HR function contributing to projects that improve processes and outcomes collaborating with other teams as needed.
• Support with large scale projects such as TUPEs mergers and acquisitions.
• Support the HRSS and ER teams with complex high risk and large volume ER cases where requested.

What we expect of you

• Proven experience working in a similar role.
• Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of employee relations and employment legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive decision-making influence stakeholders and improve coworker experience.
• Commitment to creating inclusive engaging experiences that prioritise employee wellbeing and growth.
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Excel and data visualisation skills

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

Were looking for people who bring curiosity a learners mindset and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner openness to experimentation and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhancesnot replaceshuman creativity and decision-making. You dont need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore adapt and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process our goal is to understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. As an AI forward company we see AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking creating and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset one thats curious adaptive and ready to explore whats possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background judgment and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses government education and healthcare organizations achieve whats possible through technology. What makes CDW different isnt just what we doits how we do it. At CDW we act as onebuilding trust speaking candidly and working together to achieve more. We play to winfocusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forwardstaying curious moving fast and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported heard and empowered to contribute. Thats why we think of ourselves as coworkers not just employeesworking together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a fullstack fulllifecycle technology partner CDW brings deep expertise strong relationships and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters your growth is supported and your contributions help shape whats next.

Together we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1