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Onboarding Completion Certificate

An onboarding completion certificate is issued by HR when a new employee has finished the induction programme and mandatory training modules such as code of conduct, POSH awareness, information security and safety. It recognises the milestone and serves as evidence of completed training for audits.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

CERTIFICATE OF ONBOARDING COMPLETION

Certificate No.:: [Reference Number]
Date of Issue:: [Date]

This is to certify that

[Employee Name]

Employee ID [Employee ID], [Designation], [Department], has successfully completed the [Company Name] Employee Onboarding and Induction Programme held from [Start Date] to [End Date] at [Work Location].

During the programme the employee completed the following modules:

Module	Date Completed
Company Orientation and Values	[DD/MM/YYYY]
HR Policies and Benefits	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Code of Conduct and POSH Awareness	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Information Security and Data Privacy	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Workplace Health and Safety	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Department and Role Induction	[DD/MM/YYYY]

The employee attended all scheduled sessions, completed the required assessments and acknowledged the applicable company policies. This certificate is issued on the basis of the induction attendance records maintained by Human Resources.

We congratulate [Employee Name] on completing onboarding and wish them every success in their role at [Company Name].

[HR Name]
Head – Human Resources
[Company Name]

[Department Head Name]
Head – [Department]
[Company Name]

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What this template includes

Certificate number and date
Employee name, ID and designation
Programme name and dates
List of modules completed
HR and department head signatures

When to use it

At the end of the induction programme
For campus or trainee batches at the close of training
When clients or auditors require proof of mandatory training
To mark the end of the onboarding period

How to customise this template

1Add your logo and certificate border in Word
2List the modules actually completed
3Number certificates in a register
4Issue digitally as PDF if preferred

HR tips

Issue only after attendance records confirm completion
Keep a copy in the training record
Present it in a team meeting for recognition

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Frequently asked questions

What is an onboarding completion certificate?+

A certificate confirming that a new employee has completed the company’s induction and mandatory training.

Is it the same as a confirmation letter?+

No. Confirmation relates to probation; this certificate records completion of onboarding training.

Who signs it?+

Usually the HR head and the department head or training manager.

All 50 onboarding & induction →

[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
Checklist · Word
Employee Onboarding Checklist
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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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HR Onboarding Checklist
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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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Manager Onboarding Checklist
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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)
Checklist · Word
IT Onboarding Checklist
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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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Finance Onboarding Checklist
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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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Admin Onboarding Checklist
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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ONBOARDING FEEDBACK FORM

Employee Details (optional)

Name
Department
Date of Joining
Work Mode (Office / Hybrid / Remote)

Rate Each Stage (1 = Very Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Onboarding Stage	Owner	Rating (1–5)	Comments
Welcome email and pre-joining information	HR	[1–5]	[Comments]
Day-one welcome and paperwork	HR / Admin	[1–5]	[Comments]
Laptop, email and system access	IT	[1–5]	[Comments]
Seating, ID and facilities	Admin	[1–5]	[Comments]
Induction sessions	HR	[1–5]	[Comments]
Buddy support	Buddy	[1–5]	[Comments]
Role training and manager support	Reporting Manager	[1–5]	[Comments]
First salary and payroll queries	Finance	[1–5]	[Comments]

Readiness

Question	Yes / No
Were all your systems working by the end of day two?	[Yes / No]
Did you receive your first salary correctly and on time?	[Yes / No]
Were your 30-day goals set?	[Yes / No]

Form · Word

Onboarding Feedback Form

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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
Checklist · Word
New Hire Orientation Checklist
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