Employee Onboarding Checklist Template

Simplify your new hire journey! This Employee Onboarding Checklist Template ensures a seamless transition for new team members, covering everything from paperwork and introductions to training and performance goals. Boost retention, reduce errors, and set your new hires up for success with our comprehensive, customizable checklist. Download now!

This Template was installed 4 times.

Pre-Start Paperwork & Background Checks

1 of 9

Ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and background checks are finalized before the employee's first day.

Offer Acceptance Date

Offer Details/Summary

Background Check Vendor

Copy of Driver's License (if applicable)

Copy of Social Security Card (if applicable)

I-9 Verification Status

Employee Signature (Offer Acceptance)

First Day Welcome & Logistics

2 of 9

Tasks related to welcoming the new employee and ensuring they have the basic resources they need.

New Employee Name

Start Date

Scheduled Arrival Time

Workstation Location

Welcome Message (to be displayed)

Welcome Package Items (check all that apply)

Manager Signature (Confirmation of Welcome)

IT & Systems Access

3 of 9

Setting up the employee's accounts, email, software access, and hardware.

Employee Username

Temporary Password (Provided)

Laptop Asset Tag Number

Operating System

Software Access Granted

Email Account Creation Date

Special Software Installation Notes

HR & Policy Review

4 of 9

Reviewing essential HR policies, benefits enrollment, and legal compliance requirements.

I-9 Form Verification Status

W-4 Form Verification Status

Employee Handbook Acknowledgement

Benefits Enrollment Deadline

Summary of Key Policy Discussions

Employee Signature - Policy Acknowledgement

Department & Team Introduction

5 of 9

Introducing the new hire to their team, manager, and key stakeholders within the department.

Team Introductions - Brief Description

Introduced to Manager?

Introduced to Direct Team Members?

Introduced to Key Stakeholders (Select all that apply)

Date of Team Introductions

Notes on Introductions - Any observations or feedback?

Training & Development - Initial Phase

6 of 9

Scheduling and completing initial training sessions and role-specific onboarding.

Mandatory Compliance Training Completed?

Summary of Initial Role-Specific Training Received

Date of Initial Software Training

Topics Covered in Initial Training (Select all that apply)

Number of Training Hours Completed

Trainer Feedback & Notes

30-Day Check-in

7 of 9

Reviewing progress, addressing questions, and providing feedback after the initial month.

Overall Impression of Role Fit

Key Accomplishments in First 30 Days

Challenges Encountered & Support Needed

Estimated Workload – Comfortable, Overwhelmed, or Underutilized (1-5)

Understanding of Company Culture

Next Performance Check-in Date

90-Day Review & Goal Setting

8 of 9

Formal performance check-in, reviewing goals, and providing ongoing support.

Review Date

Overall Performance Summary

Strengths Observed

Areas for Improvement

Specific Goals for Next 90 Days

Goal Completion Percentage Target (e.g., 80%)

Employee's Self-Assessment of Performance

Employee Signature

Manager Signature

Ongoing Support & Resources

9 of 9

Ensuring continuous access to resources and support for long-term success.

Notes on ongoing check-in frequency & style

Available Resources (check all that apply)

Next Performance Review Date

Contact Person for Ongoing Support

Employee Satisfaction - Initial Feedback (Optional)

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