This employee onboarding template gives HR and People teams a structured, end-to-end onboarding hub for new hires—from pre-start setup to the first month on the job. It brings tasks, key resources, and points of contact into one place so employees always know what's next and teams can shorten time to productivity.

Who it's for

People Ops and HR Managers, IT onboarding leads, and hiring managers at fast-moving companies (especially SaaS and tech) who need a consistent new employee onboarding experience across roles and locations.

What's inside

• Welcome & Pre-Start: Central landing page that sets expectations and reduces first-day uncertainty
• Pre-start information form: Collects logistics (email, address, device preference) to avoid Day 1 delays
• "Your next task" widget: Guides each new hire to the next onboarding step automatically
• Week 1 onboarding plan: Milestones and tasks to cover setup, tools, company context, and first check-ins
• Weeks 2–4 plan: Focus areas for role ramp, cross-team collaboration, early impact, and feedback loops
• Benefits & learning resources: Curated policies, learning tools, and a clear view of development budget options

Why use this template

A strong employee onboarding template prevents the common gaps that slow down time to value: missing accounts, unclear expectations, and scattered documents. By organizing the onboarding journey into phases, you reduce back-and-forth and ensure every new hire gets the same baseline experience.

This structure also makes it easier for managers and HR to coordinate—progress is visible, ownership is clearer, and key check-ins don't get missed. The built-in "next task" guidance is especially helpful for keeping momentum without constant manual nudges.

Because it combines pre-boarding, a week-by-week plan, and benefits/learning resources, this onboarding template works as a single source of truth from offer acceptance through early performance and growth planning.