Job Description

Description

Fixed Term Contract - 10 Month, maternity cover

Part-time - 30 hours per week, flexible on shifts Monday to Friday

FTE Salary - 26,000 to 28,000

You will be joining the Talent Acquisition team to play an important role in delivering a seamless and engaging onboarding experience for new hires from the point of issuing a contract of employment to the day new hires walk in the door. This position is responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of the onboarding process, ensuring new employees feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to succeed in their roles. By collaborating with Talent Acquisition Partners, HR, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams, the Onboarding Coordinator helps foster a positive first impression and supports employee retention and engagement from day one.

What you'll be responsible for:

Working with the Talent Acquisition team to provide an excellent candidate experience from offer stage through to the day the new hire joins SBG. Owning all onboarding administration - issuing contracts of employment, new joiner paperwork, setting up on HR system, reference requests, right to work in the UK checks. Ensuring we remain compliant by having all completed paperwork before a new hire joins SBG. Occasional support for Recruiters by carrying out telephone screening calls with candidates to assess suitability and ensure we give a great first impression to candidates. Managing the reference process in a digital environment, ensure references are completed / chased for completion. Welcoming new hires on their first day in all SBG office location, in person or via teams. Supporting completion of new hire surveys after 1 month of being at SBG. Liaising with hiring managers, candidates and 3rd parties to arrange interviews, assessment days and booking meeting rooms accordingly. Identifying areas for improvement within the SBG onboarding process, ensuring an excellent candidate experience. Assisting the Talent Acquisition Partner on continuous improvement recruitment projects as requested.

What you'll need:

Prior recruitment, HR or general Administration experience Excellent communication skills, confident talking to candidates on the phone and building lasting relationships with stakeholders. Experience inputting information accurately into systems - you will be using our HR System (Cascade) and Recruitment system (Pinpoint) Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively within a team environment and being a supportive team member Outstanding organisation skills, able to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks

Our Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Plus bank holidays! Discretionary annual bonus Pension scheme - 5% employee, 6% employer Flexible working - we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours Flexi-time Healthcare Cash Plan - claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs Electric vehicle - salary sacrifice scheme 100's of exclusive retailer discounts Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments Religious bank holidays - if you don't celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year. Life Assurance - 4 times your salary 25% Car Insurance Discount 20% Travel Insurance Discount Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Community support day

About Somerset Bridge Group

Somerset Bridge Group is dedicated to delivering fair products and innovative services in the insurance industry. Our group focuses on underwriting, broking, and claims handling to provide sustainable and innovative insurance solutions. Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited, operating under GoSkippy and Vavista, offers insurance coverage to over 700,000 customers. Somerset Bridge Limited handles underwriting and claims, processing almost 50,000 claims annually. Somerset Bridge Shared Services Limited provides essential support functions to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. With a strong commitment to values, culture, and customer service excellence, Somerset Bridge Group is recognised for its industry awards and growth. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that fosters creative thinking and personal development.

We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.