Temporary Onboarding Specialist, HR & Compliance

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a temporary Onboarding Specialist in New York to support recruitment operations. You will coordinate scheduling, onboarding tasks, and verifications in Workday, ensuring timely processing of new hires and background checks.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves collaborating with HR teams and supervisors, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to navigate HRIS/ATS databases.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide customer service.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with candidates, recruiting team and supervisors regarding scheduling and onboarding tasks.
• Coordinates with recruiting and HR staff on internal/external candidates and status changes.
• Initiates hires and staffing changes through Workday and completes verifications.
• Conducts onboarding appointments to collect documents and complete forms.
• Obtains authorizations for background checks and maintains clearance records.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of new hire processing and compliance.
• Communicates onboarding status and processing delays to stakeholders.
• Responds to general HR inquiries and performs other duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organizational skills

MS Excel & Outlook

HRIS/ATS navigation

Customer service

Travel ability

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

YAI is seeking a temporary Onboarding Specialist in New York to support recruitment operations. You will coordinate scheduling, onboarding tasks, and verifications in Workday, ensuring timely processing of new hires and background checks.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves collaborating with HR teams and supervisors, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.