Compliance Executive (Recruitment)

Franklin Fitch is a global specialist recruitment agency, focused on IT infrastructure, AI, and Go-To-Market Recruitment. With offices in London, Cardiff, Frankfurt, and Austin, TX, and a growing focus on contract recruitment, we are looking for someone to take our compliance operation to the next level.As GDPR compliant, Cyber Essentials and Good Business Charter-accredited business, we are looking for someone to oversee and strategically manage all aspects of compliance within Franklin Fitch (Maternity Cover 12-18 months):What the job looks likeRegular solution-oriented review, design, implementation and maintenance of company policies and proceduresProactively understand legislative changes in the global employment / contract market, identify changes the business needs to make to ensure the Company remains compliantAct as Data Protection Officer for Franklin Fitch handling relevant employee trainings as well as incoming Data Protection enquiriesEmployee training (database compliance, compliance tools, Data protection, contractual clauses and other)Handle new and existing business terms and conditions, NDA and other documents reviews and feedbackHighlight potential contractual and commercial risks, opportunities, and threatsAudit Reports for internal and external stakeholdersDetection and Management of Backdoor Hire casesResponsibility for compliance with an understanding of international contractor legislation, including but not limited to AWR, IR35, Opt-Out Regulations, cross-border workingManage contract and compliance queries, drafting and submitting contracts and chasing outstanding documentationLiaising with the Sales / Admin / Finance teams to resolve outstanding queries and ensuring Contractors / Clients are ready for payment/invoicingKnowledge, skills, and abilitiesDeep knowledge of UK, USA, and Germany employment regulationsExperience in Recruitment Compliance in the UK, USA and ideally GermanyProven knowledge of engagement processes for professional contractorsKnowledge of IR35, AWR as well as solid experience and understanding of International Tax ComplianceStrong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to compliance problem solvingAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and thrive in a constantly evolving landscapeExcellent verbal and written communication skills with contractors, suppliers and work colleaguesEfficient and well organisedHave the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesIf this sounds interesting, please reach out to our TA Lead, Patricia via email p.lawrence@ or phone +44 203 696 4913

Created: 2025-07-23