Prompt · Human Resources Directors
Create Onboarding Checklists
Use this when you need a comprehensive, role-specific onboarding checklist for new employees.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- 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).
- Include specific tasks for remote employees: virtual tool setup, team communication channels, home office stipend, and virtual coffee chats.
- Prioritize compliance tasks (contracts, tax forms, benefits enrollment) and note deadlines.
- Suggest ways to customize the checklist for different roles or departments.
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?