Onboarding Specialist

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses (performance-based)

Health coverage incl. vision/dental

401(k) employer match

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking an Onboarding Specialist to manage the end-to-end new hire experience for Brycon-backed roles. You will guide candidates through pre-employment steps, ensure managers are prepared, and coordinate onboarding activities.

You will lead orientation programs, maintain onboarding content, and partner with HR, Recruiting, and Talent Development teams to optimize the onboarding journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, HR, or related field.
• 1+ years of corporate experience in onboarding or events management is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary onboarding contact for new hires and managers.
• Guide candidates through pre-employment steps, drug screening, and paperwork.
• Lead biweekly new hire orientations in-person and virtual sessions.
• Manage onboarding content and tools to keep information current and engaging.
• Collect feedback at milestones and suggest improvements with HR partners.
• Support Talent Development and Futures program activities and major events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Hospitality

Tools

Workday

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.Onboarding SpecialistJob Description:The Onboarding Specialist is designed to support a best-in-class new hire experience at HITT. This role will be the primary contact for new hires supporting our self-perform craft population employed with wholly-owned subsidiary Brycon, their hiring managers, and various internal business stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience from signed offer to start date. This individual will guide new hires through pre-employment requirements, ensure managers are equipped to successfully onboard a new team member, and answer any questions or concerns throughout this phase.The Onboarding Specialist contributes to our overall engagement strategy and is responsible for leading and facilitating new hire orientation. This role will help to familiarize new hires with Brycon and HITT's history and mission, culture and values, leadership team and work types. After day one, the Onboarding Specialist will support the assimilation of our new hires to Brycon and HITT’s policies and protocols, their job responsibilities, and our various tools and resources to ensure their ultimate success and productivity.The successful candidate will be empathetic, caring, and passionate about the holistic employee experience. They will be resourceful and a quick learner, and comfortable juggling multiple projects at once. This role requires excellent attention to detail and organization skills, as well as a keen eye for creating meaningful experiences.This role reports to the Compliance Senior Manager within the Human Resources department and will partner closely with our Recruiting team, HR Business Partners, and Talent Development team to gather and assess new hire feedback and execute future improvements to their experience.ResponsibilitiesActs as the first line of support to candidates in the process of onboarding or have newly begun employment with HITT helping to ensure their access to vital information and creating the best first impression possible.Facilitates pre-employment requirements post a signed offer letter and guides candidates through drug screening, various onboarding paperwork, confirming their first day location and IT equipment, acquiring PPE and gear sizes, etc.Leads biweekly new hire orientation programs in-person for headquarters new hires and virtually for regional participants.Responsible for content management of new hire orientation, onboarding paperwork and various tools and resources for new hires and their manager’s, ensuring information is always current, relevant, and engaging.Ensures feedback is gathered at key milestones of the new hire experience, i.e., following orientation, 30-60-90-day touchpoints, 6-month to 1-year anniversaries, etc. and partners with the HR Business Partner team to identify emergent themes and recommend solutions to enhance their experience.Partners with the Talent Development team to support learning and development initiatives that ensure new hires are equipped for success in their roles, such as recommending new or revamped training, facilitating new hire cohort activities or networking opportunities, etc.Supports HITT’s Futures team, our unique entryway program into the construction industry, through interview panel coordination, career fair events, and other needs related to our internship and externship programs.Provides support as needed to HITT’s Team Member Engagement Manager for major corporate events including holiday parties, summer picnics, and various appreciation activities, etc.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, HR, or other relevant area of study required.1+ years of experience in a corporate setting required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.Ability to work autonomously and self-direct priorities is required.Spanish speaking and writing literacy proficiency is a plus.Experience with Workday is a plus.Experience in orientation facilitation, onboarding and/or events management is desirable.Critical thinking and willingness to go the extra mile, giving even the smallest tasks a high level of attention.In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:$67,000.00 - $87,000.00Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.