Onboarding Specialist

Covenant Logistics

Onboarding Specialist

Chattanooga, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Onboarding Specialist is a key driver of the new hire experience, partnering across the enterprise to deliver a people-first onboarding journey rooted in servanthood, empathy, and virtue, ensuring new team members and hiring leaders feel supported, informed, and set up for success from day one.

    Responsibilities

    • Draft and distribute offer letters
    • Process, track, and maintain new hire documentation, including background checks, employment verifications, drug screens, and required onboarding paperwork.
    • Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates by responding to questions and providing guidance throughout the offer and onboarding process.
    • Partner with hiring leaders to address questions or issues related to offers and onboarding requirements, ensuring timely resolution.
    • Maintain and update onboarding status tracking tools to ensure accurate, real-time visibility of candidate progress.
    • Identify opportunities to enhance onboarding processes and improve the overall candidate experience through continuous feedback and collaboration.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Strong internal and external customer service skills
    • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Strong Excel skills are a plus.
    • Prior ATS experience is a plus.
    • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment and communicate/work well with others.
    • General knowledge of Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources best practices and processes.

    Education/Experience

    • High School Diploma required.
    • 1 year of customer service experience in a high volume fast-paced environment is preferred.
    • Experience with multi-state environment preferred
    • Logistics/Trucking Industry experience a plus
    • Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment

    Competitive Compensation

    We believe in rewarding excellence. Our total compensation approach balances market-driven salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure—ensuring your compensation is fair, motivating, and aligned with your growth.

    • Pay Range: $19.23-$29.87
    • Pay Grade: 6
    • 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
    • Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

    Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

    Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Telemedicine Access
    • Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Company-Paid Life Insurance

    Time to Recharge

    We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

    • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Company Holidays
    • Time off to Volunteer

    Culture-Driven Perks

    We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

    • Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
    • Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
    • Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
    • Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

    Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Disability/Veteran

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor