Human Resources Compliance Manager

This role supports the mobilisation and delivery of a large-scale data centre project in Germany, acting as the central HR and compliance lead for a multinational, rotational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

HR & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with German employment law, labour regulations, and applicable collective agreements
• Implement and maintain project HR compliance frameworks and internal policies
• Support subcontractor compliance with local employment requirements
• Assist with audits, inspections, and internal compliance reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation

Immigration & Authorities

• Coordinate work permits, visas, and residence requirements with legal/immigration advisors
• Manage employee registrations with relevant German authorities
• Track visa and permit expiry dates to ensure ongoing compliance
• Act as key liaison with local authorities on employment and workforce matters

Workforce & HR Operations

• Act as HR advisor to project leadership and site teams
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding, mobilisation, rotation, offboarding)
• Support employee relations processes including disciplinary and grievance matters
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures in line with local legislation
• Coordinate workforce travel and accommodation arrangements
• Support structured rotation schedules and site mobilisation planning
• Ensure cost-effective and compliant travel processes

Administration & Stakeholder Support

• Oversee and coordinate the project administration function
• Allocate workloads and support smooth site operations
• Maintain reporting, records, and general HR/project administration
• Liaise with project directors, operations, commercial, finance, and external advisors

Requirements

• Experience in HR, compliance, or workforce administration in large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of German employment law or similar regulated European HR environments
• Experience managing international and mobile workforces
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills across multicultural teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Data centre, pharmaceutical, or major infrastructure project experience
• Experience with rotational/site-based workforce models
• Familiarity with German authorities or European compliance frameworks