HR Compliance Administrator
About the job
- Previous vetting experience is desirable but not essential.
- Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Experience interacting with candidates by email and telephone is required.
- A high level of attention to detail and organisation is required.
- The ability to think outside the box is required.
- A disciplined, hands-on approach and willingness to learn the airside and non-airside vetting standards are required.
- A professional attitude and approach are required.
- Complete background checks on prospective employees in line with Civil Aviation Authority standards for airside and non-airside roles.
- Work with candidates to understand their five-year history.
- Contact candidates’ former employers, schools, colleges, universities, and other external individuals as needed.
- Support candidates and maintain contact with them throughout the vetting process.
- Answer queries relating to a candidate’s vetting process.
- Prioritise and manage workloads to ensure key performance indicators are met.
- Amend vetting packs rejected by the Compliance team.
- Share knowledge and provide support within the vetting team.
- Track candidates’ progress through vetting and provide updates when requested.
- Process airport identification pass applications as required.
- Previous vetting experience.
About the company
Swissport is the world’s largest provider of airport ground services and a major player in air cargo handling. It delivers the behind-the-scenes work that keeps flights moving, including baggage handling, de-icing, passenger services support, ramp operations, aircraft servicing, and cargo logistics, at hundreds of airports across 44 countries. Its products and services work by offering an integrated suite of ground handling solutions that airport operators and airlines outsource to ensure timely, safe, and efficient turnaround of aircraft and cargo. Swissport differentiates itself through scale, an extensive global network, and a history of mergers and acquisitions that have built a broad, standardized service offering and deep operational expertise across markets. The company’s goal is to be the leading, globally connected provider of ground handling and cargo services, helping airlines run smooth operations and minimize turnaround times even under challenging conditions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue hit €3.9 billion, up 9.3%, with cargo growing 10%.
- Swissport entered Indonesia, Colombia, Morocco, and France in September 2026.
- Etihad expanded Swissport coverage to 40 airports, strengthening long-term airline stickiness.
What critics are saying
- Fitch kept Swissport at BB- in April 2026, citing 4.8x leverage.
- Palma de Mallorca's August 2026 strike exposed wage pressure and seasonal labor conflict.
- Swissport's 2031 debt stack turns any 2027 EBITDA miss into refinancing danger.
What makes Swissport unique
- Swissport runs 312 airports in 49 countries, unmatched global ground-handling scale.
- Its integrated mix spans ground handling, cargo, lounges, and fuel under one contract.
- Swissport's cargo network totals 126 warehouses and 5.2 million tonnes annually.
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Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Training Programs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan