Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator
About Us:
YMCA Brunel Group is a vibrant, locally governed charity dedicated to making a difference across Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire, East and South Somerset. As part of the global YMCA movement, we are passionate about creating supportive, inclusive communities where everyone can belong, contribute, and thrive.
Our wide-ranging services include:
* Accommodation: Providing homes for over 700 individuals each year who are at risk of homelessness, facing low incomes, or navigating barriers to work. We support young people with high levels of need, often having experienced trauma. We offer more than just a bed—we empower people to build confidence, acquire skills, and achieve independence.
* Health & Wellbeing Centre: A community hub in Bath featuring a fully equipped gym, fitness areas, and a wide range of fitness classes.
* Youth Services: Operating twelve youth clubs across the region, including four dedicated young carers groups, we offer young people a space to connect, access support, and build strong social networks.
* Nursery Services: With eight Ofsted-registered nurseries, we care for up to 360 children, providing them with enriching experiences that lay the foundation for future educational success.
The role:
As a Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator at YMCA Brunel Group, you will assist the Head of People Management and Department Managers with the recruitment and onboarding of their new employees as well as with the management of their current staff’s employee lifecycle, including working closely with the payroll and finance department:
* Liaising with hiring leads to prepare their recruitment process effectively and accurately, following YMCA Brunel recruitment policies and procedures
* Posting open positions on the Human Resources Information system and on job boards
* Sourcing and selecting candidates alongside hiring Leads
* Communicating effectively with Hiring Managers
* To check successful candidates references both verbally and in writing
* To process the vetting of candidates and current staff members
* Carry out right to work checks
* Producing offer letters and contracts of employments
* Creating and maintaining digital and electronic employee records for new and current staff members
* Liaising with the payroll team on a monthly basis and as requested to produce relevant HR information and data (new starters, change of contracts, leavers).
* Supporting the People department with staff’s internal and external queries in regards to our recruitment, safer recruitment and employee lifecycle policies and procedures.
* To assist the Head of People Management with the delivery of learning and development opportunities to our people
* To cooperate and contribute to measures introduced by the organisation to ensure equality of opportunity and encourage diversity.
What We’re Looking For:
The successful candidate will:
* Have a CIPD qualification
* Be proficient in using Microsoft Office Software (databases, spreadsheets, word processing) with a previous experience in working with HR information systems.
* Have clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal to all target audiences
* Respect the importance of confidentiality as you will be dealing with employee’s personal details
* Good organisational skills with the ability to manage own workload whilst working under pressure in a changeable environment
* Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Exceptional focus and attention to details
* Pragmatical with problem solving skills
What we offer
* Competitive Salary: £29,250 per annum Full time equivalent (£23,400 pa for 30 hours a week).
* Generous Benefits: Enhanced holiday and sickness pay, paid compassionate leave, 25 days holiday + public holidays, and more.
* Health & Wellbeing: Access to a wide range of health and fitness perks, including a discounted gym membership and online classes.
* Personal Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
* Flexible Work: A 30-hour workweek (Days to be determined with the successful candidate).
Location: The role is based in Wells with remote working options a couple of day per week. The role requires a driving license as the successful candidate will travel across our projects.
Contract: Permanent (with a 6-month probation period)
How to Apply:
To join our passionate team and make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, please complete our online application form.
Closing Date 28th February at 5pm.
Learn more about us:
Visit our website here to explore what YMCA Brunel Group does and why we’re making a lasting impact.
We are committed to safer recruitment and all applicants must provide a full employment history, references, and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must also be eligible to live and work in the UK.
If you're ready to help others thrive, we look forward to receiving your application!
YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process