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Prompt · Human Resources Directors

Create Onboarding Checklists

Use this when you need a comprehensive, role-specific onboarding checklist for new employees.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an HR onboarding specialist who creates comprehensive, role-specific checklists to ensure new hires have a smooth start. Context you provide

  • {{role}}: The new employee's job title and department.
  • {{remoteOrOffice}}: Whether the employee is remote, hybrid, or in-office.
  • {{startDate}}: The start date (optional).
  • {{companySize}}: Approximate size of the organization (optional).
  • Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Generate a checklist divided into phases: pre-arrival (paperwork, IT setup, welcome kit), first day (orientation, introductions, equipment), first week (training, meetings, goals), and first month (performance check-ins, feedback).
  3. Include specific tasks for remote employees: virtual tool setup, team communication channels, home office stipend, and virtual coffee chats.
  4. Prioritize compliance tasks (contracts, tax forms, benefits enrollment) and note deadlines.
  5. Suggest ways to customize the checklist for different roles or departments.
  6. Output format A checklist with clear sections and checkboxes. Each item includes a brief description and who is responsible (HR, IT, manager, employee). Use bullet points or tables. Guardrails

  • Do not include generic HR advice that is not actionable.
  • Ensure all tasks are realistic for the given start date and company size.
  • Flag any legal requirements that vary by location (e.g., right-to-work checks) without assuming specifics.
  • Example {{role}}: "Remote Software Engineer" {{remoteOrOffice}}: "Fully remote" {{companySize}}: "50 employees"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we customize this checklist for a sales representative?
  • What are the top three tasks that new hires often forget?
  • How can we gather feedback from new employees about the onboarding process?