Onboarding Specialist

Position Title : Onboarding Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

Assignment Type: 6-month contract

Compensation : $25 - $32/ hr

Work Schedul e: Monday–Friday, 8-5 pm

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision,

and 401(k).

About the Role

This position blends HR generalist responsibilities with a heavy focus on high‑volume onboarding, compliance, and employee support . You’ll play a key role in shaping the new‑hire experience, supporting leaders with day‑to‑day HR needs, and keeping processes compliant and efficient across the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

HR & Employee Support

• Act as a trusted HR partner, advising leaders and employees on policies, procedures, performance, and employee relations
• Support internal moves, job changes, and employee data updates
• Maintain accurate HRIS and employee records
• Assist with audits, compliance initiatives, and HR process improvements

Relocation & Special Projects

• Coordinate domestic and international relocations as needed
• Support HR projects, special initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration

Onboarding & Pre‑Employment

• Own the end‑to‑end onboarding process—from offer acceptance through first day
• Manage onboarding workflows and documentation
• Create and deliver new‑hire orientation materials and training
• Partner with IT and internal teams to coordinate access, equipment, and systems
• Ensure new hire data is accurate across HR and payroll systems

Compliance & Drug Testing Programs

• Serve as point person for drug & alcohol testing programs (DOT & non‑DOT)
• Coordinate pre‑employment, random, post‑incident, and other testing events
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and third‑party audit requirements

Recruiting Partnership

• Support recruiting teams with onboarding coordination and high‑volume hiring efforts
• Maintain headcount, staffing, and onboarding reports
• Act as a go‑to resource for candidates and new hires during onboarding

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in HR, onboarding, or HR operations
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance best practices
• Experience supporting high‑volume or distributed workforces
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS systems (UKG strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and drug‑testing protocols is a big plus
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and strong follow‑through
• Certifications such as SHRM‑CP/PHR are preferred (or in progress).

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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