Onboarding Automation Automation for HR & Recruitment
Transform your hr & recruitment operations with automated onboarding automation. As an n8n Verified Creator, I build custom workflows that integrate Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR and more—saving you 5-8 hours per new hire every week.
The HR & Recruitment Onboarding Automation Challenge
Onboarding involves 20+ manual steps across HR, IT, and managers. New hires wait days for account access, miss important training, and have inconsistent experiences. HR spends 5+ hours per new hire on administrative tasks.
Interview scheduling involves endless email back-and-forth with candidates and hiring managers
New hire onboarding requires manual setup across dozens of systems and tools
Leave requests and approvals are tracked in spreadsheets or scattered emails
Candidate communication is inconsistent, damaging employer brand
"As an n8n Verified Creator specializing in hr & recruitment automation, I've implemented onboarding automation for dozens of businesses like yours. I've found that the biggest ROI comes from automating IT provisioning. Getting new hires productive on day one instead of day three is a game-changer.
n8n Verified Creator
How n8n Solves Onboarding Automation for HR & Recruitment
n8n orchestrates the entire onboarding journey. When a new hire is added to your HRIS, workflows automatically provision accounts, send welcome emails with training links, schedule intro meetings, assign mentors, and track progress through the onboarding checklist. HR and recruitment teams streamline onboarding automation to handle candidate pipelines, employee data, and compliance requirements.
What's Included
Automatic account provisioning (Google, Slack, tools)
Tailored for hr & recruitment workflows
Personalized welcome email sequences
Tailored for hr & recruitment workflows
Training assignment and tracking
Tailored for hr & recruitment workflows
Meeting scheduling with team members
Tailored for hr & recruitment workflows
Progress dashboard and reminders
Tailored for hr & recruitment workflows
Day 30/60/90 check-in automation
Tailored for hr & recruitment workflows
Integrations We'll Connect
Popular tools for HR & Recruitment onboarding automation
Implementation Process
Our proven 6-step approach to delivering your automation
Discovery
Document current onboarding process and stakeholders
Design
Identify all systems requiring account creation
Development
Design onboarding timeline and touchpoints
Testing
Create welcome content and training assignments
Deployment
Build workflows for provisioning and communication
Support
Set up progress tracking and manager notifications
Calculate Your HR & Recruitment Automation Savings
Investment
Starter
Perfect for single automation workflows
- 1 automation workflow
- Up to 5 integrations
- Basic documentation
- 30-day support
Professional
Complete automation solution for growing teams
- Up to 5 workflows
- Unlimited integrations
- Full documentation
- 90-day support
- Training session included
Enterprise
End-to-end automation transformation
- Unlimited workflows
- Custom integrations
- Priority support
- Dedicated account manager
- SLA guarantee
Need something specific? Contact us for a custom quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does onboarding automation work for hr & recruitment?
n8n orchestrates the entire onboarding journey. When a new hire is added to your HRIS, workflows automatically provision accounts, send welcome emails with training links, schedule intro meetings, assign mentors, and track progress through the onboarding checklist. For hr & recruitment specifically, we integrate with Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR to create a seamless automation pipeline.
What ROI can hr & recruitment businesses expect from this automation?
Most hr & recruitment clients see 500-800% in first year return on investment within the first year, saving 5-8 hours per new hire per week on manual tasks.
Can this create accounts in Google Workspace automatically?
Yes, n8n can use Google Admin API to create user accounts, add them to groups, and set up their email—all triggered by a new hire entry in your HRIS.
How do you track onboarding progress?
We create a progress tracker in Notion or Airtable that updates as tasks are completed. Managers get automated updates on their new hire's progress.
How much time can HR automation really save?
Significant time savings across every HR function. Interview scheduling alone typically saves 3-5 hours per role. New hire onboarding drops from a full day of manual work to minutes. Leave management that used to take 30 minutes per request becomes instant. One HR team I worked with reclaimed 40+ hours per week through automation.
Can you integrate with our existing ATS and HRIS?
Yes, n8n integrates with all major HR systems—Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR, Workday, Gusto, Rippling, and more. I connect your applicant tracking system to your HRIS, payroll, and all the tools used in your employee experience. Custom integrations are also possible for proprietary systems.
Ready to Automate Onboarding Automation for Your HR & Recruitment Business?
Join other hr & recruitment businesses saving 5-8 hours per new hire weekly with n8n automation.