Compliance Officer in Armagh

Job Role: Compliance Officer in Armagh

Our construction client is continuing to grow, delivering major projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. They are seeking a Compliance Officer to support workforce compliance across our international operations.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and HR Manager, you will help ensure employees and subcontractors have the correct documentation, visas, work permits and compliance arrangements in place before mobilisation.

What’s on Offer

• Early finish Fridays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership
• Death in service benefit
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage posted worker compliance, including registrations, declarations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor employee deployments, locations and duration, identifying payroll, tax, social security and permanent establishment risks.
• Coordinate A1 applications, host-country social security requirements, employment permits, visas and right-to-work documentation.
• Review country-specific requirements, including collective agreements, minimum pay, allowances, working time rules and employment conditions.
• Manage subcontractor compliance, including A1 certificates, posted worker registrations, insurance, tax, VAT and workforce documentation.
• Maintain compliance trackers, records, procedures and internal controls, and support responses to audits, inspections and labour authority enquiries.
• Provide guidance to HR, Finance, Payroll and Operations, escalating complex tax or legal matters where appropriate.

Personal Specification

We are looking for someone organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple processes and deadlines. Experience in compliance, HR, global mobility, immigration, payroll or a similar administrative role would be advantageous.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with employees, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and managing deadlines.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant qualification in tax, payroll, HR, compliance or a related discipline would be advantageous, such as ATT, CTA, CIPP or CIPD. Experience in European workforce compliance, global mobility, employment tax, international payroll, posted worker compliance or cross-border construction compliance would also be beneficial.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role based at our office in Armagh, with occasional travel to project locations or meetings where required.

Salary

Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.

For more information on this Compliance Officer in Armagh position please contact Pauline Haughey on 02887440033 or email pauline@haugheyrecruitment.com

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