Onboarding Coordinator

Grundon Waste Management; Benson; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

30 days annual leave (incl. BH)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Grundon is seeking an Onboarding Coordinator to join the People Team in Benson on a part-time basis. You will manage end-to-end onboarding, liaising with new starters, hiring managers, and stakeholders to ensure a compliant, positive start from offer through integration.

You will coordinate pre-boarding, payroll, IT, facilities, and system access, maintaining accurate records in Dayforce and collaborating with Learning & Development on inductions and probation support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR, recruitment, onboarding, administrative, or customer service role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling employee records and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience using HR systems; Dayforce is highly advantageous.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with new starters, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of data protection principles and handling confidential information appropriately.
• GCSEs in English and Maths; CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all pre-boarding and onboarding activities, including contract generation, pre-employment checks, and onboarding documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for new starters, providing support throughout the onboarding journey.
• Coordinate payroll, IT, facilities, equipment, and system access requirements to ensure a seamless start date.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process new starter information within HR systems, including Dayforce.
• Work closely with hiring managers and Learning & Development to deliver inductions, training, and probation support.
• Conduct regular check-ins with new employees to monitor progress and enhance the onboarding experience.
• Produce onboarding metrics and reports and contribute to the continuous improvement of onboarding processes and practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, Company policies and procedures, health and safety requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

HR systems experience

Relationship building

Data protection awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Onboarding Coordinator to join our people team based at Benson on a part time basis.

Purpose of the role:

Reporting into the people team you will play an important role in supporting our mission of leaving a better planet for future generations. You will coordinate and manage the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring new employees have a positive, compliant, and seamless start with Grundon. The role supports new starters, hiring managers, and key stakeholders to deliver an excellent employee experience from offer acceptance through to successful integration into the business.

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 30 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate all pre-boarding and onboarding activities, including contract generation, pre-employment checks, and onboarding documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for new starters, providing support throughout the onboarding journey.
• Coordinate payroll, IT, facilities, equipment, and system access requirements to ensure a seamless start date.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process new starter information within HR systems, including Dayforce.
• Work closely with hiring managers and Learning & Development to deliver inductions, training, and probation support.
• Conduct regular check-ins with new employees to monitor progress and enhance the onboarding experience.
• Produce onboarding metrics and reports and contribute to the continuous improvement of onboarding processes and practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, Company policies and procedures, health and safety requirements, and undertake other duties as reasonably requested.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an HR, recruitment, onboarding, administrative, or customer service role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling employee records and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Previous experience using HR systems is desirable, with experience of Dayforce would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with new starters, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of data protection principles and the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths; a CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable but not essential.

About Grundon

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. We offer a whole host of waste collection, treatment and disposal services, all aimed at helping businesses of all shapes and sizes reduce their environmental impact, maximise resources and find value in their waste. Additionally, at Grundon Sand & Gravel we proudly produce and source high-quality aggregates in a responsible and sustainable way.

We take great pride in our heritage and our distinctive approach, which is true to our company values which include:

• To have Integrity
• To be caring

At Grundon, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within waste management, this is your opportunity to join us.