About Smart Working At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being. Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally. Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world. About the role Smooth onboarding is the foundation of a strong employee experience, and as a Senior HR Executive , you’ll own the journey from verbal offer to an employee’s first paycheck. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role where you’ll manage pre-onboarding and onboarding end-to-end, partner with multiple functions, and ensure new hires receive a seamless, engaging start. You’ll thrive here if you love structure, can think outside the box, embrace new tools, and enjoy building processes in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end pre-onboarding and onboarding process, from verbal offer rollout to Day-1 readiness Coordinate documentation, background checks, and insurance enrollment before joining Partner with IT, Admin, and Finance for asset allocation, access setup, and payroll readiness Maintain compliance with internal policies and legal requirements Manage vendor relationships for background checks, payroll, and insurance, ensuring SLAs are met Build engagement touchpoints and act as a trusted contact — from pre-joining check-ins and welcome communications to Day-1 orientation Track and share onboarding metrics (offer-to-join conversion, Day-1 readiness %, payroll accuracy, new-hire satisfaction) Document SOPs and identify opportunities to improve processes through tools, automation, and data-driven insights Requirements 3+ years’ experience in HR operations, onboarding, or employee lifecycle management Proven ability to manage multiple onboarding processes in a fast-growth or startup environment Strong communication skills — clear, empathetic, and professional Comfortable with HR systems, payroll platforms, and collaboration tools Curious and proactive — able to research, learn, and apply best practices independently Creative problem-solver who can think beyond the obvious and improve processes High attention to detail with a “no loose ends” approach Nice to have Experience working in fast-scaling, global, or distributed teams Exposure to automation tools and HR analytics platforms Demonstrated track record of improving onboarding processes through innovation or system changes At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire. Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.