This employee onboarding checklist template ensures every new hire gets a consistent, complete onboarding experience. The template covers the full onboarding lifecycle: pre-start preparation, first day essentials, first week activities, and 30/60/90-day milestones. Separate sections for HR, IT, manager, and buddy responsibilities ensure nothing falls through the cracks between teams.
What's Included
Pre-Start Checklist
IT setup, workspace preparation, system access, and welcome materials
First Day Agenda
Hour-by-hour schedule for day one with team introductions
First Week Activities
Training sessions, key meetings, and system orientation tasks
30-Day Milestone Review
Role clarity, early wins, and initial feedback session
60-Day Milestone Review
Independent contribution assessment and goal refinement
90-Day Review
Performance assessment, long-term goal setting, and culture integration
Responsibility Matrix
HR, IT, manager, and buddy responsibilities for each checklist item
When to Use This Template
- HR teams onboarding new employees across all departments
- Managers preparing for their first direct report
- Remote-first teams onboarding distributed employees
- Fast-growing startups standardizing onboarding processes
- Enterprise HR standardizing multi-location onboarding
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