Onboarding software

Onboarding software that simplifies new hire setup

Simplify onboarding and get your employees up to speed fast with Dayforce. 
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Overview

Set your people up to do great work 

Engage your new hires even before day one. Dayforce Onboarding helps you streamline employee onboarding with automatic data transfer from Recruiting, minimizing administrative work.

Engage your new hires

Create a warm, welcoming onboarding experience for new hires that captures your organization’s brand. 

Connect new hires with their team, a mentor, and other key employees even before they start. 

Enable new hires to complete necessary onboarding tasks before day one. 

Reduce time to productivity 

Establish a clear understanding of roles and minimize tedious paperwork.

Managers can communicate job expectations and track the progress of new hires. 

Integrated onboarding software means fewer forms, so new hires can focus on core job responsibilities sooner.  

What You Can Do

Turn your top candidates into top employees 

Get new hires up to speed faster with integrated, efficient onboarding software. 
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Address compliance 

All forms and workflow approvals are completely configurable, creating a consistent and repeatable onboarding process that helps you stay compliant.  

Create on-brand onboarding  

Create onboarding experiences unique to your organization with Dayforce's user-friendly configuration. Personalize them with documents and multimedia.  

Onboard on-the-go 

Your onboarding experience should be as flexible as your workforce. With Dayforce, employees can complete onboarding tasks from the Dayforce mobile app.

Highlight your culture

Before day one, get new hires engaged and excited about joining your organization. Highlight your culture with embedded video and personalized welcome messages. 

Simplify enrollment 

Employees can enroll in benefits directly from the onboarding process. Give new hires a sense of security and an understanding of their full employee package. 

Improve communication 

New hires can fill out a survey about their communication style with TeamRelate, which can inform their interactions with managers, coworkers, and peers. 

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Why our customers love Dayforce

“Onboarding can be, for an employee, one of the most difficult times because it's just information overload. And the last thing we want to do is overload employees with paperwork. We get that all out of the way before the employee even walks in the door because it's done through Dayforce. So, when they come to see us, we can have a real, meaningful conversation with them instead of spending time walking them through paperwork step-by-step.”

Courtni Mosley

Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Nashville Predators

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is employee onboarding software?

Employee onboarding software automates and streamlines the process of integrating new hires into an organization, from paperwork completion and system access to training assignments and introductions. It helps HR teams deliver a consistent, engaging onboarding experience while reducing the administrative burden associated with bringing new employees up to speed.
What should be included in a new hire onboarding process?

A complete new hire onboarding process should include document completion, payroll and benefits enrollment, equipment and system access setup, role-specific training, and structured introductions to the team and company culture. Effective onboarding extends beyond day one, with check-ins and development milestones that support long-term engagement and retention.
How does new hire onboarding software reduce time to productivity?

New hire onboarding software reduces time to productivity by automating administrative tasks, delivering training assignments on day one, and ensuring new employees have everything they need before they start. When onboarding is connected to HR, payroll, and learning systems, new hires spend less time on paperwork and more time contributing.
Can new employees complete onboarding tasks before their first day?

Yes, most new hire onboarding software supports pre-boarding, allowing employees to complete forms, review policies, and set up direct deposit before their official start date. This eliminates time spent on administrative tasks during the first day and allows new hires to focus on meeting their team and getting oriented to their role.
What should businesses look for when evaluating new hire onboarding software?

Look for pre-boarding capabilities, automated task assignment, e-signature support, integration with payroll and HR systems, and mobile accessibility. The best employee onboarding tools like Dayforce connect the entire new hire experience to talent acquisition, learning, and HR management, ensuring a seamless transition from candidate to productive employee.

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