Kickstart Success with a Great Onboarding Experience

Set your people up for success with an onboarding software that streamlines training, boosts morale, and improves retention.

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Why choose BambooHR® Onboarding?

Organized new-hire data

Keep onboarding organized into a single system for easier tracking and managing.

Foster close-knit teams

Build team connections with new-hire welcome emails that highlight common interests.

Personalized experience

Tailor onboarding by role, work mode, and more with pre-built, customizable templates.

Seamless data flow

Say goodbye to manual entry with automatic syncing to the BambooHR® Employee Record.

Create better first days, right away

READY BEFORE DAY 1

Give new hires a head start

Great onboarding starts before the first day. Pre-onboarding packets and self-paced onboarding helps new hires start strong. Plus, automation saves you time so you can prioritize what truly matters—making sure new employees feel welcome and engaged.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Make paperwork quick and easy

Skip paper processes and complete essential tax forms, I-9 verifications, and direct deposit details from anywhere, before the first day. With e-signatures and document status reports, onboarding paperwork is painless.

ONBOARDING CHECKLISTS

Simplify tasks and stay organized with automation

Set up an efficient onboarding process to complete paperwork on time and keep everything organized. Take advantage of our customizable onboarding checklists to align internal teams, so everyone knows their role through automated tasks and reminders.

ONBOARDING PROGRESS DASHBOARD

Stay informed and see progress unfold

Track progress with a visual progress bar as new hires complete each step of their packet. Monitor task lists in this tab to make sure everything is ready for their first day.

ONBOARDING COMPLIANCE

Automate I-9 & E-Verify for simplified onboarding and reduced risk

Save time, reduce errors, and stay audit-ready with built-in I-9 and E-Verify workflows in BambooHR, powered by Mitratech. Whether you’re hiring on-site, remote, or hybrid, our solution submits forms instantly, flags issues early, and keeps records secure.

BAMBOOHR ONBOARDING

Everything you need to create better first days

Your onboarding process should help new hires hit the ground running and convince them to stay for the long-haul. Our intuitive onboarding software reduces HR’s administrative burden and helps employees get started quickly and complete tasks at their own pace.

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  • E-signatures
  • New-hire packet templates
  • First day details: when, where, and more
  • Custom onboarding tasks and checklists
  • Offboarding workflows
  • “Get to Know You” email
  • Signed document reports
  • I9 & E-Verify
  • Background Checks

See how BambooHR Onboarding works

From pre-built templates to e-signatures and more, we take care of the busywork, so you can focus less on formalities and more on engaging your new people.

We make onboarding easier, so you can set people free to do great work

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Tap into the power of the BambooHR® platform

  • Trade disconnected systems for a single, streamlined, and easy-to-use experience.
  • Reduce errors and save time by seamlessly syncing employee records, time off, and location changes.
  • Simplify administrative tasks by integrating time tracking, performance management, and compliance tools in one, cohesive system.

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Our Onboarding customers say it best

We asked professionals who use BambooHR to share how our software helps them stay ahead.

New hires give onboarding an A+!

“96% of our new hires say this is the best onboarding process they’ve ever been through.”

Scheherazarde Roddie-Bolden | Director of Human Resources | KIPP Nashville Public Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does self-onboarding work in BambooHR?

Self-onboarding lets new hires complete required steps on their own before day one. Candidate information from your BambooHR® ATS automatically populates parts of the Add Employee form; you fill in any remaining details and choose the documents to sign. BambooHR then emails the new hire so they can e-sign paperwork (like W-4s) and get started with your team.

Can new hires sign documents electronically?

Yes. BambooHR Onboarding uses e-signatures to make paperwork quick and easy. New hires can complete essential tax forms, I-9 verifications, and direct deposit details from anywhere before their first day. Signed document reports and status tracking help HR stay on top of what’s done and what’s pending.

Does BambooHR support I-9 and E-Verify compliance?

Yes. BambooHR automates I-9 and E-Verify with built-in workflows powered by Mitratech. The solution submits forms instantly, flags issues early, and keeps records secure. It works whether you’re hiring on-site, remote, or hybrid, helping reduce errors and stay audit-ready.

What can I customize in the onboarding experience?

You can tailor onboarding by role, work mode, and more using pre-built, customizable templates. Create custom tasks and checklists, select the documents each new hire needs, and include first-day details like when and where to arrive. This personalization helps new employees ramp quickly and consistently.

How do onboarding checklists and automation help my team?

Customizable onboarding checklists align internal teams so everyone knows their role. Automated tasks and reminders keep paperwork and to-dos on schedule, reducing manual follow-up. The result is a more organized process that saves time and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

How can I track a new hire’s onboarding progress?

Use the onboarding progress dashboard to see a visual progress bar as each step is completed. You can also monitor task lists in the same tab to confirm everything is ready for a smooth first day. Document status reports provide additional visibility into what’s signed and outstanding.

How does BambooHR handle data flow during onboarding?

BambooHR keeps new-hire data organized in a single system and automatically syncs information to the BambooHR Employee Record. Candidate details from the BambooHR ATS can pre-populate the Add Employee form, minimizing manual entry. This seamless data flow reduces errors and speeds setup.

Does BambooHR help welcome new hires and build team connections?

Yes. BambooHR includes a “Get to Know You” welcome email that highlights common interests to foster close-knit teams. You can also share first-day details and create role-specific introductions. This helps new hires feel welcome, engaged, and ready to contribute.

Is offboarding included with BambooHR Onboarding?

Yes. Offboarding workflows are included to help manage employee transitions. You can create clear task lists, track completion, and ensure important steps are handled consistently. Keeping both onboarding and offboarding in one system supports a complete, organized employee lifecycle.

What integrations support onboarding in BambooHR?

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