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FDM Group is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Leeds-based Team as a Vetting & Onboarding Manager.
The Vetting & Onboarding Manager is responsible for the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of all pre-employment screening, background checking, onboarding and related compliance processes across the organisation.
This is a key role ensuring all employees, contractors and consultants meet internal, legal, regulatory and client-specific vetting requirements before commencing work whilst delivering a seamless and professional onboarding experience.
Reporting into the People function, you will own the end-to-end vetting and onboarding processes, driving compliance, operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will lead a specialist team, manage external screening providers, and work closely with Recruitment, HR, Legal, IT, Security, Operations and client-facing teams to ensure robust controls, exceptional service delivery and an outstanding candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end vetting, background screening and onboarding function across the business.
- Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed compliantly and in line with company, client and legal requirements.
- Oversee onboarding for employees, contractors, fixed-term employees and returners, ensuring readiness before start date.
- Manage screening suppliers, monitor SLA/KPI performance and lead supplier governance activities.
- Own vetting policies, compliance controls, audits, risk management and reporting.
- Lead, coach and develop the vetting and onboarding team, driving high performance and service excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation, systems enhancement and data-driven reporting.
- Accountable for compliance, service delivery, onboarding readiness, stakeholder satisfaction and reduction of onboarding risks and exceptions.
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About You
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in vetting, screening, onboarding, compliance or people operations.
- Previous team management experience.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers.
- Strong knowledge of right to work and pre-employment screening requirements.
- Experience of HRIS and recruitment systems.
- Experience producing management information and compliance reporting.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of BPSS, SC or other government vetting processes.
- Experience within professional services, consultancy or technology sectors.
- Experience leading process improvement, transformation or onboarding technology projects.
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Candidate Profile
- Detail-oriented, risk aware and compliance-focused.
- Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
About Us
FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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