New Hire Onboarding Kit – Editable Checklists & Templates

Give every new hire a confident first 90 days, without building your onboarding process from scratch.

This ready-to-use kit gives small businesses, managers and HR teams a complete onboarding system in one editable Word document. Add your company name, delete what you don't need, and you're ready for your next hire.

What's inside (9 pages)

• Pre-Boarding Checklist: everything to finish between offer acceptance and Day 1, with owners and deadlines
• First Day Checklist: a structured, welcoming first day from arrival to end-of-day check-in
• First Week Checklist: training, introductions, first project and benefits enrollment
• New Hire Paperwork Checklist: I-9, W-4, state new hire reporting, direct deposit and more
• 30-60-90 Day Plan: goal tables for the Learn, Contribute and Own phases
• Welcome Letter Template: fill in the blanks and send
• 30-Day Check-In Form: two-way feedback for the new hire and manager

Who it's for

Small business owners, first-time managers, office managers and HR generalists who want a consistent, professional onboarding experience.

Format

Instant digital download. Editable .docx file that works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Apple Pages. US Letter size, printable.

This kit is a general template and not legal advice. Employment requirements vary by state; confirm forms and deadlines with your state labor department or an employment attorney.