New hire checklist template

Here is a comprehensive new hire checklist template that you can customize to fit your company's specific needs:

Pre-Hire

• Verify candidate's references
• Conduct background check (if necessary)
• Confirm candidate's availability to start
• Send out offer letter and employment contract
• Obtain signed employment contract and any other necessary paperwork

Onboarding

• Schedule new hire orientation (date and time)
• Send out new hire packet with company information, policies, and benefits
• Set up new hire's computer and email account
• Assign a buddy or mentor to assist with the onboarding process
• Schedule training sessions or meetings with relevant team members

First Day

• Welcome new hire and provide a tour of the office
• Review company policies and procedures
• Introduce new hire to team members and department heads
• Provide a copy of the employee handbook
• Set up new hire's workstation and provide necessary equipment

First Week

• Schedule training sessions or meetings with relevant team members
• Provide new hire with a list of tasks and responsibilities
• Set up new hire's phone and voicemail
• Introduce new hire to key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Review new hire's performance and provide feedback

First Month

• Schedule a check-in meeting with new hire to review progress and provide feedback
• Provide new hire with a list of goals and objectives
• Set up new hire's performance review schedule
• Introduce new hire to company's performance management system
• Review new hire's benefits and compensation package

Ongoing

• Schedule regular check-in meetings with new hire to review progress and provide feedback
• Provide new hire with opportunities for growth and development
• Encourage new hire to ask questions and seek feedback
• Monitor new hire's performance and provide coaching and support as needed

Additional Tasks

• Update new hire's information in HR system
• Add new hire to company's email list and distribution groups
• Set up new hire's access to company's intranet and other systems
• Provide new hire with a company credit card or other necessary equipment
• Schedule a meeting with new hire to review company's vision and mission

New Hire Checklist

• Date: ___
• New Hire Name: ___
• Job Title: ___
• Department: ___

Pre-Hire

• Verified references: ___
• Background check completed: ___
• Offer letter sent: ___
• Employment contract signed: ___

Onboarding

• Orientation scheduled: ___
• New hire packet sent: ___
• Computer and email account set up: ___
• Buddy or mentor assigned: ___

First Day

• Welcome and tour provided: ___
• Company policies reviewed: ___
• Team introductions made: ___
• Employee handbook provided: ___

First Week

• Training sessions scheduled: ___
• Tasks and responsibilities assigned: ___
• Phone and voicemail set up: ___
• Key stakeholder introductions made: ___

First Month

• Check-in meeting scheduled: ___
• Goals and objectives set: ___
• Performance review schedule set: ___
• Benefits and compensation package reviewed: ___

Ongoing

• Regular check-in meetings scheduled: ___
• Growth and development opportunities provided: ___
• Feedback and coaching provided: ___

Additional Tasks

• HR system updated: ___
• Email list and distribution groups updated: ___
• Intranet and system access set up: ___
• Company credit card or equipment provided: ___
• Vision and mission review scheduled: ___

Note: This is just a sample template and you should customize it to fit your company's specific needs and policies.