Onboarding Associate

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Onboarding Associate is responsible for facilitating the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. This role includes coordinating orientation sessions, managing new hire paperwork, and providing support to new employees as they acclimate to their roles.

Job Duty 1 - Organize and facilitate orientation sessions for new employees, ensuring that they receive essential information about the organization's policies, procedures, and culture.
Job Duty 2 - Develop and maintain onboarding materials, including presentations, handbooks, and welcome packets, to provide new hires with clear guidance as they begin their employment.
Job Duty 3 - Collect, review, and process all necessary paperwork for new hires, including tax forms, employment contracts, and identification documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Job Duty 4 - Collaborate with the Information Technology department to ensure that new employees have the necessary hardware, software, and access to systems required for their roles.
Job Duty 5 - Serve as a point of contact for new employees, addressing any questions or concerns they may have during the onboarding process and helping them feel welcomed and supported.
Job Duty 6 - Assist in organizing and conducting initial training sessions related to company policies, workplace safety, and job-specific skills to ensure new hires are well-prepared.
Job Duty 7 - Collect and analyze feedback from new hires regarding the onboarding process to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall experience.
Job Duty 8 - Work closely with other Human Resource team members to ensure a cohesive onboarding experience, sharing insights and best practices to improve processes.

Job Duty 9 - Keep accurate records of onboarding activities, including attendance at orientation sessions and completion of required training, to ensure compliance and facilitate reporting.

Job Duty 10 - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma.

Required Experience
No prior relevant work experience required.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience
Four to six years of job-related experience.

ABILITIES
Ability to use office-related computer applications. Strong customer service orientation.

SKILLS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Problem-solving and multitasking.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Purpose Salary: $23.00hrly

Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening