About this role
Onboarding Specialist
We are looking for an Onboarding Specialist to support a healthcare organization through a long-term contract engagement. This position focuses on creating a smooth and compliant employee onboarding experience while partnering with HR and staffing teams to keep processes organized and efficient. The ideal candidate brings practical human resources knowledge, strong judgment when handling sensitive information, and the ability to resolve onboarding-related issues with professionalism.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities for new team members, ensuring each step is completed accurately and on schedule.
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Manage pre-employment processes such as background screenings, document collection, and employment verification follow-up.
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Maintain employee records within HRIS platforms and update onboarding data with a high level of accuracy.
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Partner with recruiters, managers, and HR team members to support a consistent and positive onboarding experience.
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Review onboarding workflows for compliance with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
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Respond to questions from new employees and internal stakeholders regarding onboarding status, forms, and next steps.
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Identify process gaps, evaluate onboarding challenges, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen efficiency and service quality.
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The salary range for this position is $30 to $35. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
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At least one year of experience in HR generalist work or a closely related human resources role.
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Working knowledge of core HR practices, procedures, and administrative processes.
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Experience supporting onboarding activities, background checks, and HR documentation.
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Familiarity with HRIS systems and maintaining accurate employee data.
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound ethical judgment.
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TalentMatch®
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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