About us
Ranking nationally as one of the Best Big Companies™ to work for, whilst being recognised for excelling in the area of Learning and Development, it has never been a better time to explore career opportunities at Morson Group.
With over 50 years of experience, and as a family-run business, our independence and depth of offer means that we think and operate differently; giving you access to the right people at the right time; we listen, understand and develop solutions for you. It's our specialist expertise people come for and it's the personal experience that they stay for.
About the Role
The Compliance Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring that all pre-employment screening activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. This role involves monitoring, reviewing, and auditing the processes related to background checks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of compliance requirements, and providing guidance to internal teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance, a keen attention to detail, and experience in the background screening or HR services industry.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
* Monitor and ensure that all pre-employment screening processes are in compliance with internal screening processes and government regulations e.g. BPSS regulations.
* Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that could impact the pre-employment screening process and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
* Ensure that the company's background screening services are compliant with industry standards and best practices.
* Identification of relevant accreditation pathways and creation of action plan to attain accreditation.
Policy Development and Implementation:
* Assist in the development, implementation, and updating of compliance policies and procedures.
* Communicate policy changes to relevant stakeholders both internally and in client organisations and ensure proper understanding and adherence to these policies.
Audit and Quality Control:
* Conduct regular audits of the pre-employment screening processes to identify any non-compliance issues or areas for improvement including but not limited to identification and management of risks.
* Review background check reports for accuracy and compliance before they are delivered to clients.
* Document and report findings from audits and quality control checks, and work with the Head of HR outsource and Screening and the Operational Delivery manager to implement corrective actions.
Training and Support:
* Assist in creating and maintaining training materials related to compliance in pre-employment screening.
* Offer guidance to clients on compliance-related questions or concerns.
Record Keeping and Documentation:
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, including audit results, training sessions, and any compliance-related communications.
* Ensure that documentation related to pre-employment screening, such as consent forms and adverse action notices, are properly maintained and accessible.
Client and Vendor Relations:
* Work with clients to ensure that their pre-employment screening processes align with legal requirements and best practices.
* Coordinate with third-party vendors involved in the screening process to ensure their compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
* Creation of audit output reports to be shared with clients, including tracking SLA attainment.
Risk Management:
* Identify potential compliance risks in the pre-employment screening process and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
* Assist in the investigation and resolution of compliance issues or complaints, ensuring that they are handled promptly and in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Reporting and Analysis:
* Prepare and present reports on compliance activities, audit results, and any compliance issues to the Compliance Manager and other senior management.
* Analyse trends in compliance issues and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Essentials Skills
* Experience in a compliance role, preferably within the pre-employment background screening, HR services, or legal industry.
* ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or similar
Working with us
Here at Morson, we are a family run company, and our values reflect that. Alongside working at one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for™, you will also receive:
* 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Flexible, hybrid model working
* A bespoke training, learning and development plan including opportunity to enrol in our tailored employee development programmes with our internal and external trainers
* A colleague health and well-being programme
* Free access to on site gym and discounted gym membership rates
* Rooftop bar & social area access
* Mental health support via free confidential advice and counselling services
* Access to free wellbeing apps
* Free parking