New Hire Checklist

New Hire Checklist — Form Fields

This hr template includes 18 fields. Track all onboarding tasks for new employees including IT setup, training schedules, and administrative requirements. Free to customize and use on ZenBuild.

• New Hire Information (text, optional)
• New Hire Name (text, required)
• Job Title (text, required)
• Department (text, required)
• Manager / Supervisor (text, required)
• Start Date (text, required)
• Onboarding Buddy / Mentor (text, optional) — Assigned peer to help the new hire during their first weeks
• Pre-Arrival Tasks (HR / Admin) (text, optional)
• Pre-arrival tasks completed (checkboxes, optional) — options: Offer letter signed and filed, Background check completed, Workspace / desk assigned, Welcome email sent, First-week schedule prepared — Check off each item as it is completed
• IT & Equipment Setup (text, optional)
• IT setup tasks completed (checkboxes, optional) — options: Laptop / computer ordered and configured, Email account created, Slack / Teams account provisioned, VPN and security credentials issued, Software licenses activated, Building access badge / key card issued
• Day 1 Orientation (text, optional)
• Day 1 tasks completed (checkboxes, optional) — options: Office tour completed, Team introductions made, HR paperwork completed (tax forms, benefits enrollment), Employee handbook reviewed, Emergency procedures reviewed
• First Week Training (text, optional)
• First week training completed (checkboxes, optional) — options: Company culture and values presentation, Role-specific training sessions, Tools and systems walkthrough, Security awareness training, 1:1 meeting with manager scheduled
• 30-Day Check-In (text, optional)
• 30-day milestones (checkboxes, optional) — options: 30-day check-in meeting with manager completed, Benefits enrollment confirmed, Performance goals and expectations discussed, Feedback session with onboarding buddy completed
• Notes or Follow-Up Items (long text, optional) — Any additional items, concerns, or follow-ups