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An onboarding checklist tracks everything that needs to happen before and during a new hire's first days — setting up equipment, completing paperwork, scheduling introductions — as a checklist rather than a letter or narrative document. This generator builds a checklist from a list of tasks, each with an optional due date and assignee.
A clear onboarding checklist reduces the chance that something important slips through the cracks during a new employee's critical first days.
How it works
Enter the employee's details and start date, then add each onboarding task with an optional due date and the person or team assigned to it. The generator builds a checklist document with checkbox rows for each task and lets you download it as a PDF.
- Enter the new employee's details and start date.
- Add each onboarding task with an optional due date and assignee.
- Generate the checklist and download the PDF.
Examples
A standard new-hire checklist
A company lists tasks like setting up a workstation (assigned to IT) and completing HR paperwork, each with a due date before the employee's start date.
A checklist with mixed assignees
A checklist spans multiple teams — IT sets up equipment, HR handles paperwork, and the hiring manager schedules a welcome meeting — all tracked in one document.
Who should use it
- Tracking tasks needed before a new hire's start date.
- Coordinating onboarding responsibilities across multiple teams.
Industry applications
- HR and people operations
- Any employer onboarding new employees
Advantages
- Checkbox-style layout designed for tracking completion.
- Supports due dates and assignees per task.
- No account, subscription or watermark.
Limitations
- A static document — checking off items requires printing or manual tracking outside this tool.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving tasks unassigned, making it unclear who's responsible for completing them.
- Not setting due dates for time-sensitive tasks like equipment setup.
Best practices
- Assign each task to a specific person or team.
- Set due dates for anything that needs to happen before the employee's start date.
- Review and check off completed tasks as the start date approaches.
Tips
- Share the checklist with everyone assigned a task so nothing is missed.
- Review the checklist a few days before the start date to confirm everything is on track.