Onboarding Specialist
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Onboarding Specialist - Dallas, TX”
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- Expected experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsBachelor’s Degree
SUMMARY:
Assists Human Resources Manager/HR II and Talent Acquisition Coordinator with various onboarding and administrative functions and performs administrative duties related to the operations of the branch or office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Resources Manager or General Manager may assign other duties.
• Administers pre-employment tests, drug screens, background checks, and pre- and post-employment documentation.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Provides Walden Security benefits information and assists in completing the necessary forms to enroll and cancel benefits.
• Creates and enters new employee personnel information into the HRIS.
• Participates in company Quality Assurance initiatives, including record keeping, training, and auditing.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling in-person interviews with the Talent Coordinator.
• Conducts in-person and Zoom interviews with security officer candidates.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling new hires to attend (ISOT) Initial Security Officer Training classes.
• Assists with uniform assignments, exchanges, or reimbursements.
• Assists with the maintenance of uniform room cleanliness and inventory.
• Performs other clerical duties as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against the standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.