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Reed

Onboarding Specialist - Onsite

RSR - Northampton

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

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Job Description

Reed Talent Solutions are hiring in Northampton!

We're looking to recruit a Onboarding Specialist to join our Angard Staffing department and support our Service Delivery Team!

The Angard Staffing Recruitment Team are the team at the very start of a candidate’s journey to working for The Royal Mail Group!

The team will work with a high volume of applications that have applied to work at The Royal Mail Distribution Centres, Mail Centres and Delivery Offices up and down the United Kingdom.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, including early, late, and weekend shifts.

This is a fixed term contract until December 2026.

What is an Onboarding Specialist?

As an Onboarding Specialist, you will be working as part of our candidate onboarding team, supporting candidates whilst they go through vetting before starting work with the Royal Mail Group.

This is a structured and process-driven role, which will involve working to targets and SLAs as per our client agreements

The Angard Onboarding Specialist should become an expert in understanding their client requirements such that they can ensure there is a sufficient deployable pool of high calibre candidates available.

What you’ll be doi ng:

Creating and issuing offer letters and issuing screening link to begin pre- employment checks

Checking right to work documentation

Guiding candidates through onboarding processes from screening to offer accepted

Updating multiple internal systems

What are we looking for?

Demonstrable experience in a customer service environment

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

High level of computer literacy, particularly with MS Office

Confident, proactive, and committed to delivering outstanding service

What can Reed offer you?

Reed truly is a great place to work (just check our Glassdoor reviews...), we are employee focused and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Outstanding opportunities for development and progression

Reed discount hub - giving you access to thousands of exclusive discount and cash back opportunities

Refer-a-friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Free hot drinks in the office

An onsite cafe offering more drinks and hot food daily

And much, much more!

If you feel like this could be the role for you, we would love to receive an application! Apply now and our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch.

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  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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