Onboarding Specialist

Job overview

The Onboarding Specialist role is onsite in New York, NY, with remote or flexible work options noted in the posting. Compensation is $50,000–$60,000 per year. The specialist is part of Rising Ground’s Human Resource Team and supports employee onboarding. The role coordinates onboarding activities and maintains accurate, compliant employee records so new hires, transfers, and temporary staff can complete required steps. It also supports employees and supervisors with basic HR questions and helps deliver a smooth candidate and employee experience.

What you'll do

• Coordinate background checks, fingerprinting, and employment clearances
• manage onboarding for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff
• coordinate appointments, paperwork, credential verification, and ID cards
• maintain employee files and ADP records
• audit files for required documentation
• respond to basic HR policy and procedure questions
• support candidate-focused events and initiatives
• review documentation for agency and funder compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

onboarding specialist

new york ny

rising ground

full-time

monday–friday

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

$50,000–$60,000/year

hr onboarding

adp

employee records

background checks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• 11 paid holidays
• paid sick time, vacation, and personal days
• remote or flexible work options.

Why this role

Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule with work-hour options of 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; ability to work in person in New York City is required.

About the employer

Rising Ground, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.