HR Compliance Co-Ordinator

HR Compliance Co-ordinator working within HR dept focusing on security clearance & onboarding. Responsible for coordinating and supporting the end-to-end pre-employment screening and security clearance process for new employees joining the business. The role ensures that all onboarding vetting and right-to-work activities are completed accurately on time and in line with company policy client requirements and UK regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the applications for current and new hires requiring vetting.
• Process required references and checks for DBS employment education right-to-work identity verification and other screening requirements.
• Act as a point of contact for candidates hiring managers HR colleagues and external screening providers on vetting progress and requirements.
• Track clearance status and onboarding milestones to ensure timely mobilisation of employees onto projects.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HR and vetting systems.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR internal data-handling requirements and client-specific security obligations.
• Escalate delays risks or non-compliance issues to the relevant HR or business stakeholders.
• Produce regular reports on onboarding and clearance progress bottlenecks and completion rates.
• Help improve HR and vetting processes to increase efficiency accuracy and candidate experience.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to personnel security onboarding and employment compliance.
• Work closely with recruitment teams and business managers to align start dates with clearance timelines.
• Guide new & existing employees on the requirements for various vetting checks.
• Assist with policy updates process documentation and training materials related to onboarding and screening.

Mandatory Requirement:

• Due to the nature of the work and position you will be required to pass key UK National Security Level Clearance.

Key Relationships

• HR team
• Recruitment / Talent Acquisition
• Hiring managers
• Business Operations / Security teams
• External screening and vetting providers
• Candidates and new employees
• Client security representatives where applicable

Skills and Experience

• Experience or understanding of HR administration staff onboarding vetting or employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple cases at the same time.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling sensitive data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable working with HR systems spreadsheets and case trackers.
• Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and process-driven
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Strong customer service mindset
• Trustworthy with sensitive information

Success Measures

• Timely completion of onboarding and clearance activities
• Accuracy and completeness of employee records
• Reduction in delays to project mobilisation
• Positive candidate and hiring manager experience
• Compliance with internal and client security requirements

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. At Ramboll our core strength is our people and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh diverse and innovative perspectives. We respect embrace and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK with around 2000 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings Transport Environment & Health and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive collaborative and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion expertise and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people partners nature and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where when and how much you work. When you join Ramboll youll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1