We are looking for a highly organised and customer-focused Onboarding Assistant to support the delivery of a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new employees. This role is key in ensuring all pre-employment processes are completed efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard, helping create a positive first impression for new starters joining the organisation.
This is a 9-month fixed-term contract, working 37 hours per week, with a hybrid working model based between Lincoln and Huntingdon, including occasional travel. You’ll be joining a collaborative People and Payroll team, playing an important role in supporting employee lifecycle processes during a busy period.
Main Responsibilities:
- Produce and issue contracts of employment, offer letters and secondment documentation
- Administer pre-employment checks in line with compliance requirements
- Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless experience for new starters
- Respond to employee and candidate queries via email, phone and ticketing systems
- Maintain accurate data across HR systems, including data transfer and updates
- Support managers and employees with HR system administration (e.g. Workday)
- Assist with updates to contracts, policies and ways of working
- Provide administrative support across the People and Payroll team
- Support job evaluation processes and documentation updates
Skills / Experience:
- Previous experience in an HR, People or administrative support role
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet service level agreements
- Experience using HR systems (Workday desirable)
- Good standard of English and Maths
Salary & Working Hours:
- £22,500 (£30,000 per annum Full Time Equivalent)
- Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working with a mix of office (Lincoln / Huntingdon) and home working
- Occasional travel may be required
Benefits:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to gain experience within a busy People function
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to HR systems and onboarding processes within a large organisation