Onboarding Specialist

Onboarding Specialist

Location (city, state): Plano, TX


Work Schedule: M - F, Hybrid


Type of Employment: Contract to Hire


Compensation: $31.25/hr - $33.65/hr


Industry: Professional Services


Benefits: Dental, Vision, and Health benefits available after 60 days on contract.

Job Description


Addison Group is partnering with our client to identify a detail-oriented Onboarding Specialist to support the successful transition of new hires from accepted offer through onboarding. This position will coordinate onboarding activities, communications, documentation, pre-employment requirements, and related recruiting operations while working closely with HR, hiring managers, candidates, and other internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day onboarding activities to help ensure new hires complete required steps accurately and within established timelines.
• Track onboarding tasks, deadlines, calendars, and outstanding items while following up with appropriate stakeholders to keep activities moving forward.
• Prepare and distribute communications to candidates and incoming employees regarding required paperwork, pre-boarding activities, first-day expectations, and other onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities such as background investigations, screenings, and other required hiring steps while monitoring completion and addressing exceptions.
• Assist with recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, interview logistics, and preparation of materials for hiring teams.
• Maintain job postings across approved career platforms, job boards, and internal recruiting systems.
• Provide logistical support for recruiting events, career fairs, early-career initiatives, and other Talent Acquisition programs.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in onboarding, recruiting coordination, HR operations, Talent Acquisition, or a related field; equivalent experience or an advanced degree may be considered.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, or other human resources technology.
• Background in a corporate, recruiting, or high-volume hiring environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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