Onboarding Coordinator
First Student · Brooklyn, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$21–$22/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through training readiness
- Guide candidates through onboarding requirements, deadlines, and next steps
- Ensure all required background checks, drug screenings, documentation, and other compliance requirements are completed
- Schedule onboarding events, appointments, training dates, and follow-up activities
- Track candidate progress and quickly address missing information, delays, or other barriers
- Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready
- Partner with Recruiting, Training, and Operations to coordinate start dates and hiring needs
- Provide clear and consistent updates to candidates and internal partners
- Identify opportunities to improve the onboarding process and candidate experience
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in human resources, onboarding, recruiting, administrative support, or a related field
- Experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced environment preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities, candidates, and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Consistent follow-up and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working onsite and collaborating with multiple departments
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HR systems, Microsoft Office, or similar business tools preferred
What Success Looks Like
- Candidates move through onboarding efficiently with minimal delays
- Compliance requirements are completed before candidates advance in the hiring process
- Candidates and internal teams receive clear, timely, and consistent communication
- Onboarding records remain accurate, organized, and audit-ready
- Start dates are coordinated effectively across Recruiting, Training, and Operations
Why Join Us?
- Play a hands-on role supporting frontline hiring and operations
- Make a direct impact on hiring speed, compliance, and the candidate experience
- Work closely with Recruiting, Training, and Operations teams
- Build experience that can lead to Lead Onboarding Coordinator or specialized onboarding opportunities