<p><strong>HR Specialist – Onboarding</strong></p><p><strong>Contract | Hybrid Flexibility | Cedar Rapids, Iowa</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>HR Specialist</strong> for a contract role supporting new hire onboarding at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. This opportunity offers <strong>hybrid flexibility</strong> and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our talent acquisition process.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and monitor all aspects of new hire onboarding, including initiating and tracking background checks, drug screens, and I-9 verifications</li><li>Accurately collect, review, and submit required documentation from candidates, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements</li><li>Set up employee badges and coordinate with IT/Security for system access and facility entry</li><li>Maintain comprehensive candidate tracking spreadsheets in Excel, consistently updating status from offer extended to start date</li><li>Liaise between candidates, hiring managers, and vendors to communicate onboarding steps, resolve issues, and facilitate a seamless experience</li><li>Schedule and confirm onboarding appointments, orientation sessions, and day one logistics</li><li>Audit onboarding files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and confidentiality</li><li>Respond promptly to candidate and stakeholder questions on onboarding processes</li><li>Proactively identify opportunities to improve onboarding workflows and increase efficiency</li><li>Support HR team with reporting, process documentation, and special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Why Robert Half?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Contract role</strong> with a respected leader in professional talent solutions</li><li><strong>Hybrid work schedule</strong> for optimal balance</li><li>Opportunity to develop core HR skills in an evolving, supportive team environment</li></ul><p><br></p>
