What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onboarding Specialist position at Securitas Security Services?
Onboarding Specialist
Location: Onsite – Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $54,000 annually
About the Role
Securitas is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Onboarding Specialist to support the hiring and onboarding process for new security personnel. This role ensures all new hires receive a smooth, professional, and compliant onboarding experience from offer to first day. The ideal candidate is skilled in Excel, able to manage multiple tasks at once, and has excellent written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full onboarding process for new hires, including sending onboarding information, background checks, and scheduling.
- Maintain and track onboarding data using Excel spreadsheets and templates with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ensure all new hires meet compliance and licensing requirements before start dates.
- Coordinate with recruiters, hiring managers, and training teams to ensure all onboarding timelines are met.
- Monitor onboarding workflows and follow up with candidates to ensure timely completion of required steps.
- Support the HR team in maintaining audit-ready records and documentation.
- Provide excellent written communication to candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with onboarding events, orientations, and first-day coordination as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data entry, tracking, filtering, etc.).
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple onboarding tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and professional communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Experience working in HR, onboarding, or administrative support preferred (not required).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Why Join Securitas?
- Opportunity to support meaningful work in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative HR team with room for growth and development.
- Stable Monday–Friday schedule with consistent hours.
Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Salary : $54,000