Talent Onboarding Specialist

## Talent Onboarding Specialist Apply:
Aurora Municipal Center:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
JR109424
** JOB LOCATION
** 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado
** City of Aurora, Colorado
** It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
** Integrity**,
** Respect, Professionalism**, and
** Customer Service**, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Salary is to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $64,615.00 - $80,768.00/annually  
* The deadline to submit applications is October 28, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
* OVERVIEW OF JOBUnder the direction of the Manager of Talent Acquisition in Human Resources, the Talent Onboarding Specialist manages and supports the City's post-selection and onboarding processes from conditional offer through successful onboarding. The Specialist serves as a resource for pre-employment requirements, hiring documentation, onboarding compliance, New Employee Orientation, and related process improvements. The Specialist partners with candidates, employees, departments, and Human Resources stakeholders to provide an accurate, consistent, and positive onboarding experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinates and supports pre-employment and onboarding activities from conditional offer through successful onboarding.
* Coordinates and monitors background checks, pre-employment drug screenings, fingerprinting, employment verifications, and other pre-employment requirements; researches and resolves discrepancies and escalates issues when appropriate.
* Prepares, reviews, and finalizes employment offer letters and verifies position numbers, job codes, compensation information, and other hiring data for accuracy and compliance with City policies and procedures.
* Serves as a resource to Talent Acquisition Specialists, hiring managers, candidates, employees, and departments regarding onboarding requirements, policies, procedures, and timelines.
* Coordinates and facilitates New Employee Orientation on a rotational basis; presents onboarding content, supports completion of required employment documentation, and provides new employees with information and resources needed for a successful transition into City employment.
* Reviews and audits hiring transactions, onboarding documentation, recruitment records, and personnel file documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies, record retention requirements, and applicable regulations.
* Develops and maintains standardized onboarding procedures, checklists, communications, templates, and process documentation to promote consistency and efficiency.
* Maintains accurate applicant tracking system and onboarding records and supports data integrity throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
* Analyzes onboarding activities, processing timelines, documentation errors, candidate withdrawals, and other operational data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
* Partners with Human Resources functions and internal departments to research and resolve hiring transaction and onboarding issues.
* Maintains relationships with colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, and community partners to support job fairs, career boards, early-career recruiting, and talent pipeline initiatives.
* Assists with recruitment operations including interview coordination, application…