This new hire training template provides a comprehensive framework for onboarding new employees in any team or industry.

Use this template to facilitate a smooth onboarding process, and equip new hires with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Orientation

• Compliance Training

• Job-Specific Training

• On-the-Job Training

• Assessments

• Resources

• Evaluation

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the new hire training program, including its purpose, objectives, and expected outcomes. It should also include information on how the training will be delivered and any prerequisites that must be completed before the training begins.

Orientation

This section covers the basics of the organization, such as its mission, values, culture, and history. It should also include information on the new hire's role and responsibilities, as well as information on the organization's policies, procedures and benefits.

List out each Task and Deliverable here, including:

Documentation and Paperwork

1. Federal and State Paperwork

• Form I-9

• Form W-4

• State Tax Withholding Form

2. Company Onboarding Documents

• Offer Letter

• Direct Deposit Form

• Employment Agreement

• Employee Benefits Declaration Form

• Employee Handbook

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

• Non-Compete Agreement

• New Hire Questionnaire

• Union Agreement

3. Employee Documents

• Birth Certificate 

• State ID

• Social Security Card

• Visa or Green Card

Training Sessions

Outline any training sessions or add training materials below.

Training 1: Name of Training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Training 2: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Training 3: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Compliance Training

This section covers any mandatory compliance training that the new hire must complete, such as anti-harassment, safety and data privacy training.

Link to any portals, regulations or relevant SOPs.

Job-Specific Training

This section covers the specific skills and knowledge that the new hire needs to perform their job effectively. It should include information on the tools, systems, and processes that the new hire will be using, as well as any relevant industry-specific training.

Insert any relevant job aids, work instructions or SOPs related to any department. You can divide these documents by teams to make it easier to share.

Training 1: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Training 2: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Training 3: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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On-the-Job Training

This section covers the hands-on training that the new hire will receive while working alongside experienced employees. This may include shadowing, mentoring or other forms of on-the-job training.

Names of Trainees or Mentors:

Training 1: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Training 2: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Training 3: Name of training

• Date of Session (if applicable)

• Training description

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Assessments

This section covers how the new hire's progress will be evaluated throughout the training program, including any assessments or evaluations that will be used to measure their performance and understanding of the material.

Resources

This section provides the new hire with a list of resources that they can refer to throughout their training and after they begin their new role, such as a list of contacts, FAQs and support materials.

Evaluation

This section allows the new hire to give feedback on the training program and to share their thoughts on areas that can be improved, as well as on what they liked about the training.