Onboarding Specialist

TITLE: Onboarding Specialist

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

ANTICIPATED DURATION: From 05/20/2026 to 10/30/2026 (with possible extension)

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate an end-to-end onboarding experience from preemployment through posthire, ensuring new hires and managers receive clear guidance and timely support.
• Oversee daily I9 activity including reviewing Section 1 and Section 2 completion, identifying overdue or missing requirements, conducting reverifications, and partnering with employees and managers to ensure compliance with federal timelines.
• Manage an ongoing caseload through the Case Management System, responding to inquiries and ensuring tasks meet defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Escalate complex issues involving candidates, employees, managers, HR partners, or external vendors as needed.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of company policies, procedures, employment eligibility regulations, and risk-based processes.
• Support operational audits, documentation reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Protect sensitive personal and company information by maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Utilize HR platforms such as Workday and ServiceNow to manage onboarding workflows, I9 tasks, and case documentation.
• Deliver a high-quality customer experience by providing clear, accurate, and proactive communication throughout onboarding and I9 processes.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in HR, onboarding, compliance, or administrative support within a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of Form I9 requirements, including Section 1, Section 2, reverifications, and employment eligibility documentation.
• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, or similar HR information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet established SLAs.
• Exceptional communication, customer service, and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to apply a risk-based approach to decision-making and issue resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort navigating digital workflows.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with I9 auditing, corrections, or EVerify.
• Prior experience supporting high-volume onboarding or HR operations work.
• Familiarity with federal employment eligibility laws and documentation standards.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred but not required.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $20.00 to $26.15 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Applications@Synergishr.com.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at Applications@Synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.