Onboarding Operations Associate

Actalent; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Actalent Corporate in Tempe, AZ is hiring an Onboarding Operations Associate to ensure top-notch onboarding for consultants. The role combines 4 days in-office with 1 day remote, an 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, and an hourly rate of $21.63 (about $45,000 annually) with monthly bonuses up to $4,000 per year.

The role interacts with consultants, clients, and internal teams to manage pre-employment screening, background checks, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a customer service related position
• Associates degree or 2+ years in a customer service related position
• Preferred degree in Business, Communications, Psychology or Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Provide strong customer service in all interactions for a great consultant experience
• Manage an average of 25+ consultants and provide daily updates on onboarding status
• Interact with consultants to follow up on onboarding requirements ensuring timely speed to market onboarding
• Document all onboarding touchpoints and communicate updates via the onboarding platform (ACT)
• Receive and review onboarding triggers for accuracy and initiate onboarding within a 2-hour turnaround
• Validate new hire ESF accuracy and coach field partners if rejected
• Leverage technology to manage pre-employment screening and communicate with field offices
• Enter and manage background and drug screening processes for consultants
• Ensure all pre-employment documents are executed per client expectations
• Participate in weekly touchpoints with recruiting partners for specialized hiring projects
• Use tools like Appian Tracker, Salesforce, Peoplesoft, Litmos, DocuSign, MS Office, Connected, Vendor Mgmt Systems
• Submit onboarding paperwork to auditors, validate compliance, and update records

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ACT onboarding platform

Appian

Salesforce

Peoplesoft

Litmos

DocuSign

MS Office

Job description

Actalent Corporate has an immediate opening for an Onboarding Associate at our Tempe, AZ Corporate office!

Schedule:

• Internal | Permanent
• Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid | 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
• Hourly Rate: $21.63 per hr ($45,000 annually)
• Bonus Potential: $333 monthly (up to $4,000 annually)

Job Summary

The Onboarding Operations Associate ensures that our Consultants receive exceptional support during the post-offer screening process. This role involves coordinating with new hire consultants, clients, program offices, and alternative delivery teams to provide comprehensive onboarding assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Consultant Support and Communication

• Provide strong customer service in all interactions for a great consultant experience
• Manage an average of 25+ consultants and provide, at minimum, once daily updates on the onboarding status by noon local office time, including consultant calls and vendor follow-up.
• Interact with consultants to follow up on various onboarding requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction and timeliness to focus on speed to market onboarding
• Document all consultants' onboarding touchpoints and communicate updates in a timely manner (e.g., emails, phone calls, etc.) via shared onboarding platform (ACT)

New Hire Onboarding Process Management

• Receive and review onboarding triggers (New Hire Employee Status Forms and/or other forms) for accuracy and initiate onboarding within a 2-hour turnaround time.
• Validating new hire ESF accuracy and coaching field colleague partners if rejected
• Effectively leverage technology to manage all pre-employment screening requirements and communicate with local field office Business Support Associates, Recruiters, and Sales Teams as needed to proceed with the talent onboarding.
• Enter and manage the background and drug screening process for consultants, initiating screening within a 2-hour turnaround time.
• Ensure all pre-employment documents and requirements are executed as outlined by the client expectations in the CRG, Agreements, and National Accounts Page
• Participate and gain insights from weekly touchpoints with recruiting partners, attending meetings as needed for specialized hiring projects.
• Utilize technology and internal tools such as an integrated Appian Automated Candidate Tracker, various background vendors, drug screening vendors, Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Litmos, DocuSign, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams), Connected, Vendor Management Systems and Adobe.

Client and Team Engagement

• Submit new hire onboarding paperwork to our Client and Human Resources auditors, validating client and federal compliance processed correctly- including screenings, forms, and I9 validation.
• Ensure client employment requirements, forms, policies, and documents regarding onboarding are kept current and validated with the Compliance Department.
• Engage in client meetings with the field team as needed for nuanced hiring projects and compliance updates.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of new hire data, onboarding process updates, and all other required documentation within the onboarding and compliance process.
• Support onboarding issue resolution, including working closely with the field office to communicate required activities needed.
• Process weekly compliance audits in adherence to client and federal regulations
• Contribute to center culture via DEI, creativity, and feedback rich environment.
• Comfortability changing operating rhythm with technology or process enhancements
• Execute life cycle consultant experience by collaborating with Business Support, T&E, and case resolution associate colleagues
• Effective Communication: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to prioritize while executing tasks and maintaining high organizational skills.
• Team Collaboration: Works well in a team-oriented environment that values fairness, openness, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Thorough knowledge of the organization’s dynamics, key issues, and drivers
• Decision-Making: Strong decision-making abilities, especially in complex and dynamic situations.
• Technological Proficiency: Leverages technology effectively to streamline the onboarding process and enhance efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: Tackles complex issues and develops innovative, practical solutions.
• Adaptability: Embraces change proactively and adapts to new processes and technologies in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications | Skills | Experience

• 2+ years in a customer service related position
• Associates degree or 2+ years in a customer service related position
• Preferred degree in Business, Communications, Psychology or Human Resources

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

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