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Joining Day Schedule

A joining day schedule is a one-page, hour-by-hour agenda for a new employee’s first day only. It shows arrival, document verification, ID and IT setup, orientation, team lunch, manager meeting and a day-end check-in, with the person responsible and location for each slot.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

JOINING DAY SCHEDULE

Employee Name:: [Employee Name]
Designation:: [Designation]
Date of Joining:: [Date of Joining]
Coordinator:: [HR Name] – [Phone Number]

Time	Activity	Owner	Location / Link
09:30	Arrival and welcome at reception	[HR Name]	[Reception]
09:45–10:45	Document verification and joining forms	[HR Name]	[HR Room]
10:45–11:15	ID card, access card and welcome kit	[Admin Executive]	[Admin Desk]
11:15–12:15	Laptop handover, email and HRMS setup	[IT Executive]	[Workstation]
12:15–13:00	Company orientation	[HR Name]	[Training Room]
13:00–14:00	Lunch with the team and buddy	[Buddy Name]	[Cafeteria]
14:00–15:00	One-on-one with reporting manager	[Reporting Manager]	[Cabin]
15:00–16:30	Workplace tour and team introductions	[Buddy Name]	[Office]
16:30–17:30	Read handbook and sign acknowledgements	[Employee Name]	[Workstation]
17:30	Day-end check-in	[Reporting Manager] / [HR Name]	[Cabin]

Notes

Carry original documents for verification.
Lunch on day one is arranged by the team.
If you are delayed, call the coordinator.

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

Arrival and reception
Documentation slot
ID, access and IT setup
Orientation
Team lunch
Manager one-on-one
Day-end check-in

When to use it

For every new joiner’s first day
When several people join on the same day
For remote joiners, with call links instead of rooms
To coordinate HR, IT, admin and the manager on day one

How to customise this template

1Adjust times to office hours or shift
2Add a plant safety walk for factory joiners
3Insert meeting links for remote joiners
4Share with all owners a day before

HR tips

Do not plan more than one heavy session after lunch
Have IT setup done before orientation if possible
End the day with the manager, not HR

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Frequently asked questions

What happens on the joining day?+

Paperwork, ID and IT setup, an orientation session, meeting the team and manager, and a day-end check-in.

How long is the first day?+

Usually a normal working day, with lighter content in the afternoon.

Should the joining day schedule be shared in advance?+

Yes, send it with the HR welcome note.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

NEW EMPLOYEE INDUCTION SCHEDULE

Employee Name:: [Employee Name]
Designation:: [Designation]
Department:: [Department]
Week Starting:: [Date of Joining]
Induction Coordinator:: [HR Name] – [Phone Number]

Day 1 – Welcome

Time	Session	Speaker / Owner	Venue / Link	Status
09:30–10:30	Welcome and joining formalities	[HR Name]	[Venue]	[Done / Pending]
10:30–12:00	Company orientation	[HR Name]	[Venue]	[Done / Pending]
12:00–13:00	IT setup and system access	[IT Executive Name]	[Venue]	[Done / Pending]
13:00–14:00	Lunch with the team	[Reporting Manager]	[Venue]	[Done / Pending]
14:00–15:30	Meeting with reporting manager	[Reporting Manager]	[Venue]	[Done / Pending]

Day 2 – Company and Compliance

Time	Session	Speaker / Owner	Venue / Link	Status
10:00–11:00	Business overview	[Business Head]	[Venue / Link]	[Status]
11:15–12:15	Code of conduct and POSH	[HR Name]	[Venue / Link]	[Status]
14:00–15:00	Information security	[IT Security Lead]	[Venue / Link]	[Status]

Days 3–4 – Department Induction

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Designation:
[Designation]
Department:
[Department]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Reporting Manager:
[Reporting Manager]
HR Coordinator:
[HR Name]
Phase 1: Pre-Joining (Offer Acceptance to Day Before Joining) – Owner: HR
- Signed offer letter received and filed
- Background and reference checks initiated
- Pre-joining document list emailed to the candidate
- Joining date, time, reporting address and dress code confirmed
- IT, admin and reporting manager informed of the joining date
- Workstation, laptop and email ID requested
- Welcome email sent with day-one agenda
Phase 2: Joining Day – Owner: HR and Admin
- Original documents verified and copies taken (education, experience, relieving letter)
- PAN, bank account details and cancelled cheque collected
- Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy) collected for KYC
- UAN obtained or new UAN generated; EPF nomination (Form 2) completed
- ESI registration done where applicable
- Appointment letter issued and signed copy received
- ID card, access card and welcome kit handed over
- Employee added to HRMS, attendance and payroll
Phase 3: First Week – Owner: HR, IT and Reporting Manager
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
HR ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Employment Type:
[Permanent / Contract / Intern]
HR Executive:
[HR Name]
A. Offer and Pre-Joining
- Offer letter issued and acceptance received within validity
- CTC breakup shared and agreed
- Background verification consent form signed
- Pre-joining document checklist sent
- Joining instructions sent (date, time, address, contact person)
B. Document Verification (Joining Day)
- Educational certificates – originals sighted, copies taken
- Experience and relieving letters from previous employers
- Last three salary slips or Form 16 (for tax computation)
- PAN card copy
- Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy)
- Address proof (current and permanent)
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank account details with cancelled cheque
C. Statutory Registrations
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
MANAGER ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Manager Name:
[Employee Name]
Designation:
[Designation]
Department:
[Department]
Effective Date:
[Date of Joining]
Reports To:
[Reporting Manager]
Team Size:
[Number] direct reports
Before the Start Date – Owner: Skip-Level Manager and HR
- Announcement to the team drafted and scheduled
- Handover note prepared by outgoing manager or skip-level
- List of direct reports with roles, tenure and last ratings
- Open positions and in-process hiring shared
- Budget, cost centre and vendor list prepared
Week 1 – Access and Authority
- Approver rights set up in HRMS for leave, attendance and regularisation
- Expense and purchase approval limits configured
- Access to team dashboards, reports and shared drives
- Introduced to the team in a meeting led by the skip-level manager
- Introduced to HR business partner, finance and admin contacts
Weeks 1–3 – Know the Team
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
IT ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Department:
[Department]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Work Mode:
[Office / Hybrid / Remote]
Ticket No.:
[Reference Number]
1. Hardware Provisioning
- Laptop/desktop allocated – asset tag [Asset Tag], serial [Serial Number]
- Charger, mouse, headset and bag issued
- Operating system updated and patched
- Full-disk encryption enabled
- Endpoint protection installed and reporting
- Device enrolled in device management
2. Accounts
- Directory/domain account created
- Official email ID created: [Email ID]
- Collaboration tools (chat, video) enabled
- Added to department distribution lists and shared drives
- HRMS and attendance login activated
3. Role-Based Access (Approved by Reporting Manager)
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
FINANCE AND PAYROLL ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Annual CTC:
₹[CTC]
Cost Centre:
[Cost Centre]
Stage 1: Data Received from HR
- Employee master and CTC breakup received
- Bank account number and IFSC verified (cancelled cheque / bank letter)
- PAN verified
- UAN linked to the employee record
- ESI number generated where applicable
Stage 2: Tax Setup
- Tax regime choice recorded
- Investment declaration received
- Previous employer income and TDS details collected (mid-year joiners)
- HRA rent details and landlord PAN where required
- Professional tax applicability set as per state of work location
Stage 3: Statutory Deductions
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
ADMIN ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Department:
[Department]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Work Location:
[Work Location]
Shift:
[Shift Timing]
Before Joining
- Seat / workstation allocated: [Seat Number]
- Photograph received for ID card
- ID card printed
- Access card programmed for [Floors / Areas]
- Visiting cards ordered (if eligible)
- Drawer/locker key prepared
Joining Day
- ID card and access card handed over and acknowledged
- Stationery kit issued
- Locker allocated: [Locker Number]
- Canteen/meal card issued
- Transport route or parking slot allotted
- Uniform/PPE issued where applicable
Safety and Facilities Briefing
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
NEW HIRE ORIENTATION CHECKLIST
New Hire:
[Employee Name]
Designation:
[Designation]
Orientation Date:
[Date]
Facilitator:
[HR Name]
Venue / Mode:
[Venue / Online]
Section 1: About the Company
- History, founders and leadership team
- Vision, mission and values
- Products, services and key customers
- Organisation structure and locations
Section 2: Working Here
- Working hours, shifts, attendance and biometric punching
- Leave types, holiday list and how to apply
- Probation period and confirmation process
- Dress code and workplace etiquette
Section 3: Pay and Benefits
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