Onboarding Specialist (Temporary, 6-month)

ICBD Holdings • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Onboarding Specialist provides white-glove service to new hires, coordinating screening, regulatory compliance activities, and records from receipt of a signed offer letter through the employee’s first day. The role is temporary for six months, is a W-2 position, and is performed on-site at ABA Centers of America’s corporate office in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Monday through Friday. Compensation is $32–$34 per hour.

The specialist serves as the primary contact for new hires, collaborates with HRIS, Human Capital, Talent Acquisition, IT, and other teams, maintains accurate pre-hire records, monitors preboarding activities, supports orientation scheduling, and helps ensure each new employee has a positive transition into the organization.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or GED.
• Two years of HR experience.
• One year of preboarding or onboarding experience.
• Ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness to submit to drug and background screenings.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and communications.
• Ability to prioritize and regularly assess competing expectations.
• Proficiency in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to think independently while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use discretion when handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Two years of UKG/Kronos ATS experience.
• Startup experience.
• Experience making relevant process-improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires after a signed written offer is received, providing timely communication and addressing questions or concerns.
• Coordinate with HRIS, Human Capital, Talent Acquisition, IT, and other teams to ensure pre-employment activities are completed.
• Enter and audit pre-hire information in the Human Capital Management System, meeting a minimum 95% accuracy rate and targeting 100%.
• Track and monitor preboarding activities and work with stakeholders and department leaders to resolve and improve transition issues.
• Support new hires during their transition and help provide a positive onboarding experience.
• Assist with scheduling appropriate orientation dates for new hires.
• Maintain internal communication reports so Training, IT, HR, and other teams can prepare appropriately for new employees.
• Use general HR practice knowledge to guide new team members through the new-hire process.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED