New employee checklist

New employees are an invaluable addition to your company and setting them up for success from day one is paramount. Use the following checklist to establish a comprehensive onboarding process that will ensure new employees integrate seamlessly into their roles, optimize their performance, and contribute positively to the organization.

New employee checklist

Name of New Employee:

Planned Start Date:

Practical Stuff Who will do it? Date to be completed Completed
Offer letter and or welcome email with starting day info HR Within 24 hours of verbal offer acceptance.
Paylocity, Onboarding message sent HR Collect all their personal info and print out I-9 for orientation
Paylocity, payroll info and identification HR Before start date
Seat / space to be allocated
Desk, Chair or work bench
Department manager On acceptance of role
Office supplies Manager Ready before start date
Internal Telephone – which extension will be allocated
Telephone list updated
IT Dept Completed before start date
IT equipment – Computer, mouse, keyboard, screen, cables etc.
Software needs
Printer connection
Email account set up
Server – user rights access
Dept Manager notifies IT Manager of employees needs via helpdesk ticket Ready to go for day one

Some assets you may want to create as an use info guide for your new starter:

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