Onboarding Coordinator

Also called: New Hire Coordinator

Gets new employees set up with paperwork, equipment and a good first day.

A day in the life

You check that 12 new hires completed their forms, order laptops, schedule orientation and greet them in the lobby on Monday.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$48k
High
$62k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate degree.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Human Resources, Business.

Outlook

Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). Tracks HR assistants.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. Onboarding software now handles forms, equipment orders and orientation schedules, so fewer coordinators are needed.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, Business elective.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4161.

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