Onboarding and Integration Associate

RPM Living • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today. Purpose Statement: To foster a people-first culture where associates feel valued, heard, and empowered. HR leads with integrity and care, promoting fair, inclusive practices and providing tools, guidance, and focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talent. As stewards of growth and talent, we fuel the associate experience and enable operational excellence, creating environments and partnerships people want to be part of. Position Summary The Onboarding & Integration Associate plays a critical role in shaping the beginning of every associate’s journey at RPM Living. This role supports the design, implementation, and execution of initiatives that deliver a scalable, high-impact onboarding experience that reflects RPM’s culture, values, and vision, ensuring new associates feel informed, connected, and inspired from day one. Acting as a collaborative partner across teams, this role contributes to strategic initiatives, process improvements, and stakeholder engagement that enhance the overall associate onboarding experience by fostering belonging, accelerating engagement, and supporting RPM Living associate’s long-term success. The associate is expected to manage key responsibilities independently, including program coordination, data analysis, and the development of communication strategies that strengthen associate experience, culture and connection across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years’ experience in designing, developing, and implementing strategic people programs, preferably in onboarding, culture, or associate experience
• Knowledge of associate experience and engagement strategies, including best practices onboarding and internship programming
• Skilled in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Skilled in organization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Skilled in building and fostering relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders in a dynamic, matrixed organization
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve complex problems while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically with a focus on enhancing the associate experience through engagement initiatives and problem-solving
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the enterprise-wide onboarding strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational culture, values, and business objectives
• Support the day-to-day execution of the onboarding programs that enhance new hires experience and early connection to the RPM culture
• Manage pre-boarding tasks and communications that build excitement for joining RPM and introduces new hires to our culture in a meaningful, welcoming way
• Lead the administration of the intern program, creating a culture-rich experience that helps interns feel included, inspired, and connected to our mission, values, and teams
• Partner with stakeholders to shape and elevate onboarding touchpoints, influence process design and ensure smooth handoffs across HR, L&D, Operations, IT, and TA
• Help coordinate onboarding orientation for transitions and acquisitions
• Provide input to onboarding guides, templates, and digital resources for managers to help new associates feel informed, supported and engaged from their first day
• Create and standardize onboarding frameworks, curricula, and process documentation, including manager toolkits, learning pathways, pre-boarding workflows, and cross-functional onboarding resources
• Support the upkeep of SOPs, workflows, and internal process documentation related to new hire experience
• Design and facilitate onboarding-related training, such as manager readiness sessions, orientation content, and culture engagement modules
• Administer and track 30/60/90-day surveys and summarize insights for leadership
• Monitor onboarding completion, identify trends, and suggest improvements
• Reinforce culture touchpoints throughout the new hire experience
• Help coordinate connection activities and welcome moments that build early engagement
• Assist with scheduling, onboarding events, orientations, and related logistics

Benefits

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• 401(k) with robust company match
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees