HR Onboarding Specialist

The HR Onboarding Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the pre-employment onboarding process, beginning when a candidate is placed into background screening and continuing through Day One orientation. This role also supports day-to-day operational activities and manages a high-volume workload that fluctuates seasonally.

What You Will Do

Receives and addresses inquiries from telephone, on-line, and on-site customers. Provides legally sound and accurate employment information to internal and external customers. Performs and reviews pre-employment checks including references, licensure, criminal background and/or education verifications.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accountability with minimal supervision. Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience interacting professionally with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and third-party vendors.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accountability with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience interacting professionally with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and third-party vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.
• Flexibility to work onsite as business needs require.
• Ability to maintain a private, secure home workspace to protect confidential candidate and employee information.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining focus and productivity while working remotely, with minimal distractions during scheduled work hours.
• Strong technical proficiency, including the use of keyboard shortcuts and other tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when managing sensitive onboarding and compliance-related processes.
• Ability to successfully manage high-volume workloads while maintaining exceptional customer service and operational accuracy.

Benefits

• health
• disability
• retirement
• wellness
• paid holidays