COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT OXENHR LIMITED | COMPLIANCE JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

Oxenhr Limited - We are a people-focused recruitment company dedicated to connecting top talent with reputable organizations across multiple industries. Our services include talent sourcing, screening, and placement for both permanent and contract roles. With a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and career growth, we help employers build high-performing teams while supporting candidates in finding roles that match their skills and ambitions.

Job Description:

• The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates in full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and contractual requirements governing care services and recruitment operations.
• The role involves conducting internal and external audits, monitoring compliance status daily, verifying staff documentation, and working closely with HR, operations, and other departments to mitigate compliance risks.
• The Compliance Officer plays a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s licence to operate and maintaining high standards of governance and care delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management:

• Evaluate business activities, contracts, and operational practices to assess compliance risks across the organisation.
• Conduct daily checks on the organisation’s compliance status and flag gaps or risks promptly.
• Develop, implement, and manage a monthly compliance audit plan covering all regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular compliance status reports to management, highlighting risks, corrective actions, and progress.

Audit & Regulatory Oversight:

• Conduct internal compliance audits across all business units, care homes, and operational locations.
• Coordinate and support external audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Ensure compliance with regulations relating to licence to operate, Right to Work (RTW), DBS checks, staff certifications, and sector-specific requirements.

Staff Documentation & Verification:

• Verify and sign off on all new staff compliance documentation prior to deployment, including but not limited to:
  • Right to Work (RTW)
  • DBS checks
  • National Insurance (NI)
  • Bank details
  • Proof of address
  • Professional certifications and training records
• Work closely with HR and recruitment teams to verify staff compliance status before placement on shifts.

Document Control & Renewals:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all official and statutory documents.
• Track expiry dates for licences, certifications, DBS, RTW, and other regulatory documents.
• Ensure timely renewals and escalate risks where renewals are delayed or non-compliant.

Policy & Process Improvement:

• Support the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Recommend improvements to compliance processes to strengthen controls and reduce risk exposure.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes affecting care services and recruitment and ensure timely implementation.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of care sector regulations, employment compliance, RTW, DBS, and licensing requirements.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Audit, Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• ICAN, CIA, and ACCA is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in a compliance role within a care, healthcare, or recruitment agency.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple compliance deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st January, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitments@oxenhr.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.