Onboarding Specialist | Remote Options & HR Impact

Rising Ground, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid S.L

Job summary

Rising Ground, Inc. in New York City is seeking an Onboarding Specialist to provide administrative support throughout the employee onboarding process.

This role coordinates onboarding activities, maintains HRIS and personnel records, supports compliance, and responds to employee and supervisor inquiries. As part of the HR team, you’ll help ensure a smooth, accurate, and compliant onboarding experience for new employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred for the onboarding role.
• 1–2 years as an HR Assistant plus 1 year in Recruiting.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through onboarding.
• Coordinate background checks, fingerprinting, and clearances.
• Manage onboarding for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff.
• Coordinate new hire appointments, paperwork, and ID cards.
• Create and maintain accurate, compliant employee files.
• Conduct employee file audits for required documentation.
• Maintain records and updates in ADP.
• Support HR policy questions for employees and supervisors.
• Build employer brand visibility via candidate events.

Skills

High-volume experience

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Ability to balance priorities

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Job description

Rising Ground, Inc. in New York City is seeking an Onboarding Specialist to provide administrative support throughout the employee onboarding process.

This role coordinates onboarding activities, maintains HRIS and personnel records, supports compliance, and responds to employee and supervisor inquiries. As part of the HR team, you’ll help ensure a smooth, accurate, and compliant onboarding experience for new employees.