Compliance Advisor - #2638466

Social Compliance Administrator

Dusseldorf, Germany

€30,000 - €50,000

A leading international data centre general contractor based in Germany is seeking a Social Compliance Administrator to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of ethical labour and social compliance standards across a major construction project. The role ensures full compliance with German and EU labour legislation, client requirements, and internal ethical policies, including modern slavery prevention and responsible supply chain management.

Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, HR, HSE, procurement, and project leadership, you will play a key role in embedding ethical labour practices across a complex, fast-paced construction environment

Key Responsibilities

Social Compliance Implementation & Site Support

Support day-to-day implementation of social compliance and ethical labour standards on site

Advise project teams and subcontractors on Austrian labour law, posted worker requirements, and project-specific standards

Verify workforce compliance documentation across subcontractors and agencies

Act as the main site-based point of contact for social compliance queries

Subcontractor & Labour Agency Engagement

Support vetting and onboarding of subcontractors and labour providers against compliance criteria

Review workforce documentation including contracts, timesheets, payslips, right-to-work checks, and posted worker records Identify and escalate potential labour risks within the supply chain

Auditing & Corrective Actions

Support and participate in site audits and compliance inspections

Assist in preparing audit reports and tracking corrective actions through to completion

Maintain accurate records of findings, actions, and improvements

Training, Awareness & Reporting

Deliver or support toolbox talks and awareness sessions on ethical labour standards and modern slavery prevention

Contribute to social compliance KPIs, reporting, and client updates

Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and best practices

Collaboration & Governance

Work closely with Project Management, Procurement, HR, HSE, and Compliance teams

Support client-facing interactions on social compliance matters

Help embed ethical practices into daily construction operations

Skills & Experience

Required

• Degree or equivalent experience in Law, Social Sciences, HR, Compliance, Business, or related field Strong understanding of labour standards, ethical supply chains, or social compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of Austrian labour law and posted worker regulations
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging site teams and subcontractors
• Fluent in English (additional European language is highly advantageous)
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a site-based

Environment

• Desirable Previous experience in construction, engineering, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting audits or compliance inspections Knowledge of modern slavery legislation, ILO standards, or EU due diligence frameworks Experience working on data centre or mission-critical projects

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major international data centre project in Linz
• Exposure to industry-leading ESG and social compliance practices
• Collaborative, fast-paced project environment
• Strong career development within a global construction organisation
• Competitive project-based package