Onboarding Specialist, People Operations (Contract)

Role Overview

The Onboarding Specialist will deliver a seamless onboarding experience for new hires, managing background checks, collecting candidate information, and answering benefits questions. This role operates with strong independent judgment, an eye for detail, and a genuine passion for people.

What You Will Do

The role will focus on managing background check completions, collecting candidate information, and answering benefits questions on the spot. The Onboarding Specialist will also draft and send Day 1 welcome emails, manage Day 1 communication timelines, and administer E-Verify submissions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in People Operations, HR coordination, or a related administrative role, with hands-on experience completing I-9 verifications in person and managing background check workflows.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in People Operations, HR coordination, or a related administrative role
• Hands-on experience completing I-9 verifications in person, with working knowledge of E-Verify and TNC resolution
• Experience managing background check workflows, preferably through Checkr or a comparable platform
• Strong attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems and maintain clean, organized records
• Clear, warm written communication skills — capable of drafting professional new hire emails that are accurate, timely, and welcoming
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously without dropping the ball
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and comfort learning new systems quickly

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other benefits not explicitly mentioned