Contracts and Compliance Associate

August 20, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

City: London

State: England

Company: Insight Global

Contracts & Compliance Associate

This key role is to support Insight Global UK as it grows its global staffing business. The role will involve the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding process for contractors across the UK and Europe. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless candidate experience while maintaining full compliance with legal and client-specific requirements. Based in central London, this role sits within the UK Operations team and will report into the Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and contractors to uphold the highest standards of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Onboarding : Undertake the full onboarding lifecycle from offer acceptance to start date, ensuring a smooth and compliant process.
  • Background Screening : Initiate and manage background checks in line with legal, regulatory, and client-specific requirements.
  • Candidate Support : Set up candidates on the background screening platform and provide timely support throughout the process.
  • Documentation Management : Ensure all onboarding documentation and compliance checks (e.g., Right to Work, IR35, AWR) are completed accurately and on time.
  • Contract Administration : Draft and issue contractual documents including new starter contracts, extension letters, and termination notices.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with umbrella companies, payroll providers, and background screening partners to ensure alignment and service quality.
  • System Maintenance : Keep internal systems and records updated with accurate candidate and client information.
  • Compliance Oversight : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and internal policies, ensuring all processes adhere to current standards.
  • Audit Preparation : Compile candidate documentation for client audits and conduct internal compliance audits as required.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Finance and Sales teams to provide regular updates, reports, and insights on onboarding progress.
  • Process Improvement : Act as a subject matter expert, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance compliance and onboarding procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience in compliance, HR, contracts administration, or a similar administrative role—ideally within recruitment, contractor management, or a related operational function.
  • Experience working with different engagement models (PAYE, Umbrella, Limited company contractors – Inside/Outside IR35)
  • Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong time management and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise and proactively manage workload
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to demonstrate strong personal integrity and maintain confidentiality
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to meet customer or business needs
  • Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
  • Understanding of recruitment law and compliance requirements (preferred, but not mandatory)