ABOUT US

At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range. We are dedicated to providing our customers with an integrated, unique, and convenient service experience—from e-bike and electric vehicle servicing to on-demand solutions. Our commitment is to foster customer loyalty by offering compelling reasons to keep coming back to our stores, ensuring a lifetime of motoring and cycling enjoyment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join Halfords as our Group Induction Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the first impressions of our new colleagues. You’ll be at the heart of creating a welcoming, informative, and inspiring onboarding journey—ensuring every new team member feels confident, connected, and ready to thrive from day one. This is your opportunity to lead and continuously improve an engaging induction experience that reflects our culture and values while setting the standard for excellence across the Group.
In this exciting role, you’ll coordinate tailored induction programmes across multiple teams and departments, making sure every detail aligns with our compliance standards, role requirements, and company mission. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and enhance the onboarding process, helping to build a stronger, more unified workforce. If you’re passionate about people, thrive on organisation, and want to make a lasting impact—this is the perfect role for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and deliver effective induction programmes tailored to various colleague groups, roles, and departments, using blended learning approaches to suit different functions.
• Facilitate engaging group induction sessions, including welcome presentations, company overviews, webinars, and interactive Q&A sessions that inspire and inform new colleagues.
• Collaborate with HR, department leaders, subject matter experts, and technical trainers to ensure induction content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with company values and role expectations.
• Provide new hires with essential tools, resources, and training materials—such as employee handbooks, policies, and procedures—to ensure a smooth and confident transition into their roles.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the induction process by gathering feedback, tracking attendance, and analysing data to drive improvements and support compliance.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders, recruitment teams, and hiring managers to maintain consistency and alignment between induction, recruitment goals, and colleague expectations.
• Foster strong relationships with senior leaders and department heads to ensure the induction programme evolves with the business and continues to meet strategic objectives.
• Continuously improve the onboarding experience by staying informed on best practices, running colleague surveys, and using insights to enhance engagement, retention, and capability.