Onboarding Coordinator

Our client in Chicago is seeking an Onboarding Coordinator for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and personable HR professional who can step in quickly to support a high-touch onboarding process. The Onboarding Coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for new hires after offer acceptance, helping ensure a smooth transition through pre-employment screening, onboarding, and first-day coordination. This is a onsite position located in Downtown Chicago with the opportunity for 1-2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage onboarding from offer acceptance through first day
• Welcome new hires and guide them through next steps
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings and onboarding logistics
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth new hire experience
• Track onboarding progress and maintain accurate documentation
• Provide additional HR and administrative support as needed
• Prior experience in onboarding, recruiting coordination, HR support, or a related role
• Comfortable making phone calls and communicating confidently with new hires
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple onboarding processes at once in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems or HRIS platforms
• SuccessFactors experience preferred
• Previous recruiting experience is a plus