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New Employee Onboarding Checklist

Employee NameJob TitleDepartment
ManagerStart DateHR Contact

Before Day One

TaskResponsibleDueDone

First Day

TaskResponsibleDueDone

First Week to 90 Days

TaskResponsibleDueDone
Employee
Date
Manager / HR
Date

※ New-hire paperwork differs by state (state tax forms, new-hire reporting, required notices). Keep Form I-9 separate from the personnel file.

How to fill out a New Employee Onboarding Checklist

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Free New Employee Onboarding Checklist template

A new employee onboarding checklist keeps hiring paperwork and first-week tasks from slipping through the cracks. It lists what HR, IT and the manager need to do before the start date, on day one and through the first 90 days.

How to fill it out

  1. Fill in the new hire’s name, job title, department, manager, start date and HR contact.
  2. Review the preset tasks and edit or add rows to match your process.
  3. Assign who is responsible and a due date for each task.
  4. Check off tasks as they are completed.
  5. Have the employee and manager sign when onboarding is complete.

Tips

  • Form I-9 Section 1 is due on the first day of work and Section 2 within three business days.
  • Most states require new-hire reporting within about 20 days — check your state’s deadline.
  • Schedule 30-, 60- and 90-day check-ins on the calendar on day one.
  • Store I-9 forms separately from personnel files.

New Employee Onboarding Checklist example

Employee Name
John Davis
Job Title
Inside Sales Representative
Department
Sales
Manager
Jane Smith
Start Date
11/02/2026
HR Contact
Maria Lopez

Before Day One

First Day

First Week to 90 Days

All names, companies and contact details are fictional. Click “Fill sample” above to put this example into the empty fields; click again to remove the parts you did not change.

FAQ

What paperwork does a new employee fill out?

Typically Form I-9, Form W-4, a state withholding form, direct deposit and emergency contact forms, and a handbook acknowledgment.

How long should onboarding last?

Many companies plan the first 90 days, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days.

Can I add my own tasks?

Yes. Every task is editable and you can add rows to each section.

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