HR & Onboarding Coordinator

HR & Onboarding Coordinator

Location: Cruckton, Shrewsbury

Hours: Full Time, On-Site

Job Brief 

The key function of this role is to support the Head of HR and HR Recruitment Advisor with ensuring new employees have a smooth, organised, and positive start to the company, ensuring that all Safer Recruitment and Right to Work Checks are undertaken at a high standard and in accordance with the requirements of New Reflexions and current legislations. 

Key Accountabilities 

Assist with the maintenance and integrity of the Bamboo HR system to ensure that all records within the HR department are accurate, up to date and compliant with all data protection regulations.  

Process pre-employment checks including DBS, overseas background checks, and Right to Work (RTW) verification

Conduct HCPC registration checks and prohibition checks for QTS staff

Complete driving licence and insurance checks (e.g. Continuum requirements)

Manage safer recruitment processes, including obtaining and verbally confirming references

Chase candidates for outstanding documentation (e.g. ID, compliance paperwork)

Prepare and maintain new starter personnel files, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Print and organise all HR documentation for induction sessions

Deliver or support induction presentations for new employees

Copy, complete, and issue onboarding files to relevant departments or home managers

Liaise with home managers and internal departments to coordinate onboarding activities

Respond to employee queries in a timely and professional manner

Attend meetings and take accurate minutes

Maintain HR records including filing and archiving personnel files

Provide administrative support to the HR team as required

Cover reception duties during periods of holiday or sickness absence

Carry out any additional duties as required by the Head of HR

Skills / Experience Required

An excellent organiser, you will have the ability to work on your own initiative in a structured way, to prioritise a wide range of activities and use available resources to ensure tasks are completed to deadlines.

You will have the ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, showing sensitivity for others’ viewpoints and valuing diversity.

Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills are also key, as are expert skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels within the organisation.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping consistent, compliant and people-focused HR practices within a values-led organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders and make a meaningful impact across services supporting vulnerable individuals.

If you are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is passionate about supporting managers to lead effectively, we would welcome your application.