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Onboarding Coordinator
<p>Our client in Chicago is seeking an <strong>Onboarding Coordinator</strong> for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and personable HR professional who can step in quickly to support a high-touch onboarding process. The Onboarding Coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for new hires after offer acceptance, helping ensure a smooth transition through pre-employment screening, onboarding, and first-day coordination. This is a onsite position located in Downtown Chicago with the opportunity for 1-2 days remote. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage onboarding from offer acceptance through first day</li><li>Welcome new hires and guide them through next steps</li><li>Coordinate pre-employment screenings and onboarding logistics</li><li>Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth new hire experience</li><li>Track onboarding progress and maintain accurate documentation</li><li>Provide additional HR and administrative support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><ul><li>Prior experience in onboarding, recruiting coordination, HR support, or a related role</li><li>Comfortable making phone calls and communicating confidently with new hires</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple onboarding processes at once in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Experience working with applicant tracking systems or HRIS platforms</li><li>SuccessFactors experience preferred</li><li>Previous recruiting experience is a plus</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21 - 23.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Chicago is seeking an <strong>Onboarding Coordinator</strong> for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and personable HR professional who can step in quickly to support a high-touch onboarding process. The Onboarding Coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for new hires after offer acceptance, helping ensure a smooth transition through pre-employment screening, onboarding, and first-day coordination. This is a onsite position located in Downtown Chicago with the opportunity for 1-2 days remote. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage onboarding from offer acceptance through first day</li><li>Welcome new hires and guide them through next steps</li><li>Coordinate pre-employment screenings and onboarding logistics</li><li>Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth new hire experience</li><li>Track onboarding progress and maintain accurate documentation</li><li>Provide additional HR and administrative support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Onboarding Coordinator Job in Chicago, IL | Robert Half