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New Employee Checklist

Free new employee onboarding checklist template covering paperwork, access, and first-week setup.

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This free new employee checklist covers Before Day 1, Day 1, First Week, First 30 Days with 3 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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New Employee Checklist: [Employee Name]

Start Date: [Date] · Manager: [Name]

Before Day 1

[ ] Offer letter signed
[ ] Background check completed
[ ] Equipment ordered (laptop, phone, etc.)
[ ] Accounts created (email, systems access)
[ ] Workspace/desk prepared

Day 1

[ ] Welcome and office/tools tour
[ ] Complete required paperwork (tax forms, benefits enrollment)
[ ] Introductions to team
[ ] Review job description and expectations

First Week

[ ] Set up 1:1 schedule with manager
[ ] Complete required training/compliance courses
[ ] Review company handbook/policies
[ ] Assign a buddy/mentor, if applicable

First 30 Days

[ ] 30-day check-in scheduled
[ ] Initial goals set
[ ] Feedback collected on onboarding experience

*A checklist someone actually goes through with the new hire (not just emailed to them) is what makes onboarding consistent — treat it as a shared conversation guide, not paperwork to file.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
4 standard sections: Before Day 1, Day 1, First Week, First 30 Days
3 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Growing teams

Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.

FAQ

Is this new employee checklist template really free?

Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this new employee checklist as a PDF without creating an account.

What does this new employee checklist cover?

This hr template includes Before Day 1, Day 1, First Week, First 30 Days. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This follows common HR practice, but requirements around notice, classification, and required disclosures shift by state and change over time. Get an employment attorney or HR professional to confirm compliance for your specific situation before relying on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 3 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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