Employee Onboarding SOP Template for Human Resources

# Employee Onboarding SOP — HR **SOP Number:** HR-EO-001 | **Version:** 1.0 | **Department:** Human Resources ## Purpose To ensure new employees are set up for success, feel welcomed, and become productive team members quickly. ## Pre-Start (Before Day 1) 1. Send offer letter and collect signed copy 2. Complete background check and reference checks 3. Set up workstation, equipment, and accounts (email, Slack, tools) 4. Send welcome email with Day 1 instructions 5. Assign onboarding buddy from team 6. Prepare 30-60-90 day plan with hiring manager ## Day 1 1. Welcome meeting with HR (60 min) 2. Office/team tour and introductions 3. Benefits enrollment walkthrough 4. IT setup and tool access confirmation 5. Review employee handbook and policies 6. Lunch with team (budgeted) 7. End-of-day check-in with manager ## Week 1 1. Role-specific training sessions 2. Meet key stakeholders (30 min each) 3. Shadow experienced team member 4. Complete compliance training (required) 5. Set 30-day goals with manager ## Day 30 Check-in 1. HR 1:1: How is onboarding going? 2. Manager 1:1: Progress vs 30-day goals 3. Identify gaps or training needs 4. Confirm culture fit and engagement ## Day 90 Review 1. Formal performance review 2. Confirm permanent role (if probationary) 3. Set 6-month development plan ## KPIs - Time to productivity: <30 days - 90-day retention rate: >90% - Onboarding satisfaction: >4.5/5