HR Onboarding Specialist

Job Description The Onboarding & Employee Experience Specialist plays a key role in delivering a seamless, compliant, and high‑quality onboarding experience for all new hires across Patterson‑UTI. This role coordinates the full pre‑employment and onboarding lifecycle, ensuring every new employee has a smooth transition into the organization. As the primary point of contact for candidates, the Specialist provides guidance, support, and timely communication to create a positive and professional new‑hire experience. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates during the pre‑employment and onboarding process, delivering clear communication, issue resolution, and a positive experience. Represent the Company’s values with professionalism, integrity, and strong customer service. Manage the full onboarding workflow—from offer acceptance through first day—ensuring a consistent, timely, and compliant process across all Patterson‑UTI entities. Monitor background checks, drug tests, physicals, and other pre‑employment requirements; troubleshoot delays, elevate issues, and communicate updates to Talent Acquisition and Regional HR. Review and adjudicate background checks in accordance with Company standards; consult with Regional HR when necessary. Initiate and manage the Form I‑9 process; ensure timely completion and cancel or correct records in alignment with federal guidelines for candidates who rescind or do not report for work. Participate in Regional HR calls to review upcoming start lists, identify risks, and provide progress updates. Track and manage contingent hire requests, approvals, and clearances in coordination with Company processes. Initiate relocation services and provide ongoing support to relocating employees; escalates exceptions or complex cases as needed. Maintain and update the consolidated onboarding tracker, including start dates, background progress, I‑9 activity, relocation initiation, and lump‑sum payment status. Proactively notify Talent Acquisition and Regional HR of any delays or issues that may affect onboarding timelines. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and recommending updates to tools, workflows, and candidate experience practices. Ensure strict adherence to Company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Perform additional related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive information appropriately. Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple candidates and tasks simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; provide clear instructions and respond professionally to candidates and internal partners. Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to build strong working relationships across HR, operations, and external vendors. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and escalae appropriately. Efficiently work in a fast‑paced environment and meet multiple deadlines. Proficiency navigating HR systems such as Oracle HCM or similar platforms. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience supporting high‑volume onboarding or hiring processes. Ability to travel occasionally, as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study. 1–2 years of experience in HR onboarding, shared services, talent acquisition, or a related HR support role. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the oil and gas industry or a similar multi‑entity, field‑based operational environment. PHR or SHRM‑CP certifications. Job Details Work is primarily in a climate‑controlled office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting from floor to overhead and waist level, bending, and frequent near‑vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Patterson‑UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr