Onboarding Specialist

We are looking for an Onboarding Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts through a Contract assignment. This position plays an important role in delivering a smooth and compliant onboarding experience while handling key HR administrative tasks with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing pre-employment documentation, coordinating screening activities, and supporting benefits-related processes in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees, ensuring all required employment paperwork is completed accurately and on schedule.• Review, prepare, and track legal forms and related documentation to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.• Manage candidate screening processing by initiating requests, monitoring progress, and following up on outstanding items.• Draft and distribute clear correspondence related to employment documentation, hiring steps, and HR administrative matters.• Maintain organized and confidential employee records while updating HR files and supporting day-to-day administrative operations.• Assist with benefits-related tasks, including enrollment documentation, employee questions, and coordination with internal or external partners.• Collaborate with hiring teams and HR colleagues to keep onboarding timelines on track and resolve documentation issues promptly.• Experience in human resources administration, onboarding support, or a similar HR-focused role.• Working knowledge of legal forms, employment documentation, and standard HR recordkeeping practices.• Hands-on experience coordinating background checks and monitoring pre-employment requirements.• Ability to prepare clear and well-structured legal or HR-related correspondence.• Familiarity with employee benefits administration and related support activities.• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.• Effective organizational and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.TalentMatch®Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.