HR Coordinator and Onboarding Specialist

Overview

In this fixed-term role, you will own the end-to-end onboarding journey and provide essential HR administration to support a seamless employee experience. You’ll work within a growing HR team to welcome new hires, enable managers, and maintain accurate HR records while contributing to a positive workplace culture. The role is hybrid in Bourne End and runs on a full-time 37-hour schedule until September 2027. You will engage cross-functionally to ensure smooth processes, from inductions to probation follow-ups, making onboarding a differentiator for the business.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Bank Holidays
• Birthday Off
• Enhanced Pension
• Private GP Access

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding for new hires
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding packs
• Coordinate inductions and first-day arrangements
• Ensure equipment, system access, and resources are in place
• Monitor onboarding checklists and compliance timelines
• Conduct onboarding follow-ups during probation
• Gather feedback to improve onboarding processes
• Support company-wide HR induction programmes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Process changes including transfers, promotions, and leavers
• Support benefits administration and payroll-related information
• Produce HR reports and documentation
• Handle employment verification requests and routine HR correspondence
• Ensure confidential handling of HR records
• Act as first point of contact for HR queries
• Provide guidance on policies and onboarding requirements
• Support employee engagement initiatives and events
• Assist with training coordination and recognition programmes
• Foster an inclusive working environment
• Stay updated on HR legislation and identify process improvements
• Maintain documentation for audits and reporting

Key requirements

• Level 3 CIPD qualification
• At least 3 years’ HR experience (onboarding, recruitment coordination, or HR administration)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Experience using HR systems and applicant tracking platforms
• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace and SmartSheets

• organisational skills
• clear communication
• attention to detail
• HR systems
• applicant tracking platforms
• Google Workspace

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