Onboarding Coordinator
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Department: Corporate Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Central Office
Compensation: £27,222 / year
Description
Onboarding Co-ordinator
Hybrid - Leicester & Home working
Salary up to £27,222 DOE
A great candidate experience doesn’t stop when someone accepts an offer – that’s where you come in
As an Onboarding Co-ordinator, you’ll play an important role in making sure our new starters have a smooth, positive onboarding experience, while ensuring all the necessary checks are completed accurately and in line with our regulatory requirements.
You’ll work closely with candidates, our services, internal teams and external partners, keeping things moving and making sure nothing gets missed.
This is a full time hybrid role with the possibility of being in our Leicester office one day per week.
Location of the role:
Leicester People Team Office – 2 Barton Close, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1 SJ
Our office offers free parking and great transport links. This is a two storey, open plan office with the Priory occupying the first floor. The office is accessible and has a lift.
What you'll be doing
You’ll help make sure every new starter has a smooth onboarding experience, working closely with candidates, services and internal teams to keep everything moving.
You’ll manage and follow up on onboarding and compliance checks, including references, medicals, disclosure checks and employment history, while keeping our HR systems accurate and up to date.
It’s a fast-paced role, so you’ll need to be organised, proactive and comfortable juggling priorities. You’ll take ownership of issues, use your initiative to find solutions and provide a great service to both candidates and our teams.
What you'll bring to the role
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have:
- Previous experience in HR administration, onboarding or customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and pride in getting things right
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership
- The ability to handle challenging situations professionally
- A good understanding of compliance, HR legislation and GDPR
- A genuine focus on delivering great customer service
Experience of working in a fast-paced corporate HR or shared services environment, handling large volumes of work, or using iTrent would be an advantage.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
- Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
- ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
- Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
- Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
- Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
- Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
- Gym Flex (qualifying period)
- Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Parental Leave Gift
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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Onboarding Coordinator employer: Priory Group
At Priory Hospital Woking, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Consultant Psychiatrists. With clinical freedom, flexible commitments, and a steady flow of patients, you can focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from our established reputation and comprehensive administrative support. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve, all within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery.
