Onboarding Specialist (Temporary, 6-month)

ABA Centers; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Benefits Available

Job summary

ABA Centers of America is seeking an Onboarding Specialist for our Fort Lauderdale corporate office. This on-site, temporary W2 role focuses on delivering a white-glove onboarding experience and coordinating screening and regulatory compliance from offer receipt to first day.

You will collaborate with HRIS, IT, TA, and other teams to ensure pre-employment tasks are completed with at least 95% accuracy, and you will manage preboarding tracking and communications across departments.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED; Associate's degree strongly preferred.
• 2 years HR experience.
• 1 year of preboarding/onboarding experience.
• 2 years of UKG/Kronos ATS experience (strongly preferred).
• Startup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for new hires after a signed offer.
• Coordinate with HRIS, Human Capital, TA, IT and other teams to complete pre-employment activities.
• Data entry and auditing of all pre-hire information in the HCMS with high accuracy.
• Track preboarding activities and resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Support new hires during transition for a positive onboarding experience.
• Schedule orientation dates for new hires.
• Maintain internal reports to inform Training, IT, HR and others.
• Guide new team members through the onboarding process using HR practices.

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion handling info

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

UKG/Kronos ATS

Job description

Onboarding Specialist - ABA Centers of America (Corporate HQ)

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL HQ – In-Office

Temporary W2 Position

Compensation: $32-$34/hr

This position is on-site in our Fort Lauderdale corporate office Monday-Friday.

Who We Are

We are the nation’s fastest-growing provider of autism care, delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across a rapidly expanding footprint. Since our founding in 2020, we’ve scaled from a single clinic to nearly 70 operating areas in more than a dozen states, supported by a high-performance corporate infrastructure and data-driven decision-making.

Recognized as the #5 fastest-growing private company in America by Inc. magazine, ABA Centers of America is a self-funded, founder-led organization—a rarity in today’s healthcare landscape. We’ve achieved this growth without private equity, relying instead on operational discipline, smart capital allocation, and a relentless focus on outcomes.

Our corporate team plays a mission-critical role in this success—developing scalable systems, managing risk, and driving the analytics that power our growth. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we offer a unique opportunity to help shape the future of autism care—while building on a legacy of operational excellence.

Our Origin Story

ABA Centers of America was founded by a father whose personal journey navigating autism care for his daughter revealed deep gaps in access, consistency, and quality across the system. Determined to disrupt the status quo in the autism care field and eliminate the unacceptably long wait lists for treatment, he built a company rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a relentless commitment to care that makes a difference.

Recognition & Awards

Our commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative care has earned our company and leadership national recognition from trusted sources, including:

• Inc. 5000 – 5th Fastest-Growing Private Company in America
• Financial Times – #1 on "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies"
• EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. Overall
• South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies
• Florida Trend Magazine's 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
• Inc. Best in Business, Health Services

About the Role

Are you a human resources professional looking for that special opportunity that will allow you to progress with a stable but growing company? What if your work could help hundreds of families and kids as we hire more people? We've got just the job for you! The Onboarding Specialist provides “white-glove” service to new hires, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.The role is responsible for the proactive coordination of all screening, regulatory compliance activities, and records for new hires from the time a signed offer letter is received until their first day of employment.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as primary point of contact for new hires once a signed written offer is received, ensuring timely communication and effectively addressing any questions or concerns.
• Work closely with HRIS, Human Capital, Talent Acquisition (TA), IT, and other teams to ensure all pre-employment activities are completed.
• Data entry and auditing of all pre-hire information in the Human Capital Management System (HCMS) with a minimum 95% accuracy rate; targeting 100% accuracy.
• Participate in tracking and monitoring preboarding activities and work with stakeholders and department leaders to resolve and improve any transition issues.
• Support new hires during their transition to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Assist in scheduling appropriate orientation dates for new hires.
• Maintain internal communication reports to communicate new hires to the Training, IT, HR, and other internal teams to ensure each team sets up the employee appropriately.
• Use HR general practice knowledge to guide new team members through the new hire process.

• High-school diploma or GED (Associate's degree strongly preferred).
• 2 years of HR experience.
• 1 year of preboarding/onboarding experience.
• 2 years of UKG/Kronos ATS experience (strongly preferred).
• Startup experience (strongly preferred).
• Ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness to submit to drug and background screenings.

Expertise Needed

• Experience making relevant process improvement recommendations.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all forms of documentation and communications.
• Ability to prioritize and regularly assess competing expectations.
• Proficiency in all types of communication – verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Ability to think independently while effectively working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use discretion when handling sensitive information.

Outstanding Benefits

• No Benefits Available

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.