Onboarding Specialist - Dallas or Atlanta

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Onboarding Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth and engaging transition for new hires. This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering onboarding programs that align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and operational excellence. The Onboarding Specialist partners with HR, Talent Development, and business leaders to create a positive first impression and foster long-term employee success. Additionally, this role ensures employees have the tools, resources, and training needed to succeed in their roles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Onboarding Program Management - Coordinates and executes onboarding programs for new hires across multiple departments. Partners with HR on preboarding and HRIS integration. Facilitates virtual and/or in-person orientation sessions, ensuring alignment with company culture and compliance requirements. Develops and maintains onboarding schedules, materials, and resources. Ensures consistency and quality of onboarding across Corporate, Development and Property Management Teams.
2. Collaboration & Communication - Partners with hiring managers to customize onboarding plans based on role and location. Works closely with the LMS Administrator to assign required training courses in the LMS. Monitors completion status and follows up on overdue training. Ensures learning paths are aligned with onboarding timelines. Serves as the primary point of contact for new hires during their onboarding period.
3. Tools & Resources - Ensures new employees have access to necessary tools, systems, and resources (technology, credentials, job-specific materials). Coordinates with IT and department leaders to resolve access issues promptly. Provides guidance on how to use systems and locate resources.
4. Compliance & Documentation - Ensures completion of preboarding documentation and mandatory compliance training (Fair Housing, Harassment Prevention, Safety). Tracks and verifies onboarding documentation for audits and regulatory requirements within the HRIS and LMS systems.
5. Employee Experience - Creates a welcoming and inclusive onboarding experience that reflects company values. Gathers feedback from new hires to continuously improve onboarding programs. Supports initiatives that enhance engagement and retention during new hires’ first 90 days of employment. Conducts 30/60/90-day check-ins or surveys to monitor onboarding experience and ensure support for employees. Partners with HRBP team to address early-stage performance or engagement concerns.
6. Reporting & Metrics - Monitors onboarding completion rates and report progress to the Director of Talent Development and business leaders. Analyzes onboarding effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.
7. Additional projects as assigned by manager including participation in system upgrades, property take-over/acquisitions or expansions where onboarding support is needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent combinations of education and/or experience).
• Two (2) years of experience in onboarding, talent development, or HR.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with LMS platforms (Yardi experience preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and familie