At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the onboarding process for new hires and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a recognised Great Place to Work for 17 years!
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holidays, and discounts on childcare and more.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Play a key role in shaping a smooth onboarding experience for new team members.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR and compliance, strong communication skills, and multitasking ability.
Bright Horizons is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Onboarding Officer to join our People team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring a smooth and compliant onboarding experience for new hires across our nursery network.
As an Onboarding Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing the full onboarding process for new starters within your assigned division. You’ll work closely with our Talent Acquisition team and other stakeholders to ensure all pre-employment checks are completed in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Department for Education (DofE) guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires across your division
- Conduct and manage DBS checks, right to work verification, reference collection, and qualification checks
- Act as the first point of contact for onboarding and compliance queries
- Make informed suitability decisions in line with regulatory guidance
- Support weekly compliance reporting and stakeholder updates
- Deliver training and coaching on onboarding best practices and Workday usage
- Contribute to policy development and ensure adherence to internal controls
- Stay up to date with changes in legislation and sector-specific compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in HR, recruitment, and in a regulated environment (compliance) essential
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet compliance targets
- Experience of right to work and pre-employment checks
- Proficiency in MS Office; Bright Horizons use Workday - this experience would be advantageous
- Experience in the childcare sector is desirable but not essential
Why Join Bright Horizons? We’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 17 consecutive years, and we’re committed to creating inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplaces. Our benefits include:
- Flexible working and generous holiday entitlement
- Discounted childcare
- Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks
- Discounts on retail, groceries, cinema, travel and more
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing resources
Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of our sector.
Onboarding Officer (HR / Compliance) employer: Bright Horizons UK
Bright Horizons UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Early Childhood Specialists. With flexible working arrangements, discounted childcare, and a strong focus on professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children across London. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in early years education.
