Onboarding Administrator

Salary: £24,300 – £25,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: Bolton (Hybrid – 3 days on site, 2 from home after training)

Training: First 3 weeks fully on site

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating a great first impression and making people feel valued from day one? We’re supporting a purpose-driven organisation in the care sector to recruit an Onboarding Administrator to join their People Team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring new starters have a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience. From processing pre-employment checks and coordinating offer letters to guiding hiring managers and maintaining accurate HR records, you’ll be at the heart of the employee journey.

If you’re organised, people-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and great communication matter, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment mailbox and respond promptly to candidate and manager queries.
• Oversee pre-employment checks including right to work, DBS, references, and qualifications.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Support hiring managers to ensure compliance with fair and safe recruitment practices.
• Coordinate with Learning & Development to schedule essential new starter training.
• Maintain accurate HR records in the HRMS (Cascade).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of onboarding processes and documentation.

About You

You’ll be a confident administrator with a passion for people and an eye for accuracy. You’ll enjoy building relationships and take pride in delivering a seamless onboarding experience. Experience within the care sector will be a real advantage.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing great customer service in an administrative or HR-related role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Discreet and professional approach to handling sensitive information.

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive team that’s committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. The role offers:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (after training)
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A positive, people-first culture