Human Resources Onboarder

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gather and file all paperwork related to new hires, including contracts/agreements.
• Ensure new hires have the necessary technical assistance to complete electronic onboarding.
• Provide in-person 1:1 support to new hires, as needed.
• Work with Talent Acquisition team to send formal offer letters and electronic onboarding links to prospective employees.
• Collect new hire paperwork, including on-site in-person I-9 documentation review.
• Review documents to ensure thorough and accurate completion.
• Ensure proper clearances of staff, including criminal background checks, DOE PETS, SEL, SCR, Fingerprinting, Sex Offender registry, and Medical Exclusion List, among others.
• Answer new hire queries including work schedules, orientation and training schedules, and dress codes.
• Liaise with Birch Training Department to facilitate new hire orientation process.
• Work with HR Administrative Assistant to oversee completion of new hire electronic files.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as an onboarding specialist or similar Human Resources role.
• Experience with standard HR software, i.e. ATS and resume databases.
• Good working knowledge of HR practices and labor legislation.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and be sensitive to maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with programs, external partners, and colleagues and executive management.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Emotional maturity.
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.