HR Operations
Onboarding beyond paperwork: a 90-day plan
Combine compliant documentation with a structured first 90 days — and automate the admin.
Before day one
Collect documents digitally, link UAN for PF transfer, set up system access and equipment, and assign a buddy. Automating document collection and checklists is one of the safest early uses of HR automation.
Day one to week two
Explain priorities, introduce key colleagues, walk through policies (leave, conduct, POSH) and confirm how work is reviewed. New employees need context as well as instructions.
30-60-90 check-ins
Agree goals for each checkpoint and hold short manager conversations to surface what is unclear. Capture feedback to improve the programme for the next hire.
Protect employee data
Store onboarding documents securely with limited access, in line with the DPDP Act, 2023. Avoid sharing ID documents over chat apps.
This article is general information, not legal, tax, or regulated statutory advice. Requirements vary by business and location; seek appropriately qualified advice where needed.