We are looking for an experienced Onboarding Specialist to join our Employee Operations team and help new employees adjust well to our work environment.
Onboarding Specialist responsibilities include communicating company and position details to new hires before their start date, gathering necessary paperwork and scheduling first days. If you have an HR background, basic knowledge of labor legislation and a flair for interacting with people, we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will organize and facilitate our company's onboarding procedures for new hires.
Responsibilities
- Create clear policies and employee handbooks that explain company operations
- Craft and send emails with information about the company, position, payroll, and benefits
- Prepare onboarding information packages
- Welcome new employees' upon their arrival and give them a virtual tour
- Gather and process paperwork, like contracts and non-disclosure agreements
- Coordinate company presentations and product demos
- Inform employees on their first tasks (e.g. software to download and how to activate their accounts)
- Distribute manuals, passwords, and guidelines, as needed
- Address new hires' queries regarding their contracts and payroll
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as an Onboarding Specialist or in relevant HR role
- Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
- Basic knowledge of labor legislation
- Solid communication skills (verbal and written)
- An ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
