The Goodman Group, a privately held company, manages senior living and health care communities, residential communities and commercial properties that provide homes and services for more than 10,000 residents and employment for over 4,000 individuals. Together, we strive to carry on Sidney and John Goodman’s legacies of leadership, growth, kindness, entrepreneurship and innovation.

As a Star Tribune Top Workplace, we value partnership with our team members at The Goodman Group and in our managed communities, and maintain a like-minded goal to deliver the best possible experience for employee and residents. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life by inspiring greater well-being in every individual. By working together, we offer unparalleled service and continue to encourage positive experiences and growth opportunities both personally and professionally.

We are looking for an energetic, outgoing, HR Onboarding Specialist to join our team! You will be the face of the company for new hires and will champion a consistent and professional onboarding experience. You will help to cultivate a positive culture and promote inclusion and engagement at each phase of the onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of our onboarding program from pre-hire through the first 90 days. Your primary role is to welcome new hires and to execute the engagement plan throughout the onboarding journey. You will manage the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring a warm, welcoming new hire experience and a smooth transition into their new role. In addition, you will showcase our culture and provide an understanding of the organization’s strategic direction, goals, values and commitment to Platinum Service.

• Contact new hires prior to arrival date and share important first day information
• Arrange new hire welcome gift and communicate new hire start date to staff
• Create 90 day orientation checklist to be reviewed with new hire.
• Assign mentor
• Welcome new employee upon their arrival, conduct office tour and introduce to team members/residents and mentor
• Conduct or coordinate the delivery and completion of new hire paperwork and required training programs
• Conduct or coordinate the delivery of new hire orientation
• Review 90 day orientation checklist with new hire
• Review benefits, policies, processes, employee engagement programs, and systems
• Coordinate meet & greets with applicable team members and leaders
• Arrange lunch with appropriate team members/leader
• Assure new hire effectively adapts to the company culture, work schedule, necessary tools and systems, and specific work responsibilities
• Assure compliance and regulatory requirements are met within required timeframes
• Conduct regular employee check-ins for the first 90 days
• Monitor Engage survey results and respond in timely, appropriate manner.
• Work closely with Direct Manger, Hiring Manager and Regional Human Resource Director to assure smooth transition after day 90.
• Manage GiGi Employee communication platform for specific location(s)
• Update orientation program based on team feedback, retention rates, strategic initiatives and trends

What you bring to us

• Proven work experience in a customer experience role, preferably as an HR Onboarding Specialist or relevant HR Role
• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (ADP a plus)
• Basic knowledge of labor legislation
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, upbeat attitude with a flair for connecting with people
• Creative mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated)
• An ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel to assigned Properties in your region
• CNA experience preferred