Onboarding Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience of administrative, onboarding, recruiting, human resources, customer service, or similar phone-based customer-facing environment. Alternative relevant experience may be considered in lieu of staffing support experience.

• Demonstrated ability and comfort managing multiple candidates, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, ask questions, and communicate professionally with a diverse range of individuals while assisting them in completing paperwork

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment while maintaining productivity, responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism.

• Ability to navigate multiple computer applications, accurately document information while on calls, and quickly learn new technology, software platforms, and project-specific systems.

• Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining engaged, responsive, and collaborative with a fast-paced team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and access to a quiet, professional remote workspace suitable for conducting confidential, back-to-back calls without excessive background noise or interruptions.

• Must be available to work extended schedules during periods of increased staffing activity, including 10 hours per day, up to 6 days per week, and weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in high-volume staffing, recruiting support, onboarding, or temporary staffing environments.

• Previous experience supporting disaster response, emergency staffing, or other rapidly changing workforce environments.

• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Experience with software platforms such as Smartsheet, TextUs, and HireRight.

• Ability to travel as needed to support in-person hiring and onboarding events, including travel with limited advance notice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods while conducting phone-based staffing activities.

• Ability to communicate verbally by telephone for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Ability to work extended schedules of approximately 10 hours per day and up to 6 days per week during periods of increased staffing activity.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while supporting in-person hiring and onboarding events.

• Ability to walk outdoors as needed while distributing or posting hiring materials.

• Ability to travel by airplane and/or vehicle to hiring events and project locations, sometimes with limited advance notice.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to interact with customers, coworkers, and other stakeholders.

• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications, including telephone and/or headset-based conversations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to speak clearly enough to communicate effectively with customers and others by telephone or other voice-based communication systems, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to read and comprehend written information and communicate effectively through email, chat, and other written communication platforms.

• Must be able to use a computer, telephone/headset, and other standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• Remote work requires a quiet, professional workspace suitable for conducting a high volume of phone calls and confidential employment-related conversations without excessive background noise or interruptions. These requirements are outlined in the Tetra Tech Remote Work Policy which must be acknowledged and followed.
• Employees must maintain a remote work environment that allows them to communicate clearly and professionally with candidates throughout scheduled working hours.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where staffing priorities and workload may change quickly based on disaster activity and project requirements.
• The position requires extended periods of computer and telephone use throughout the workday.
• During in-person hiring and onboarding events, employees may be required to stand and work for extended periods of approximately 10 hours per day.
• In-person event responsibilities may require walking outdoors and working in varying weather conditions while conducting outreach or distributing hiring materials.
• Travel may involve working from temporary offices, hiring-event locations, hotels, project sites, or other designated work locations.

Additional Information

• New hires are required to attend virtual training.

• Candidates must have the flexibility to work extended schedules during periods of increased staffing activity.

• Schedules may include 10-hour workdays, up to 6 days per week, and weekend work.

• Work schedules, travel requirements, and hours may fluctuate based on disaster activity, project staffing requirements, and operational needs.
• Approved business travel expenses are pre-arranged and covered in accordance with Tetra Tech policies. Employees will be eligible to receive applicable per diem allowances while traveling.

·       Typical travel assignments last approximately 2–5 days; however, duration may vary based on operational needs. Employees who travel must maintain flexibility and be willing and able to travel with limited advance notice.

This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as needed" basis and will end. It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. Neither our stating your salary in annualized terms nor our comments nor representations in any other respects are intended to express or imply that you will be working either for any duration or under a contract of employment.

This offer is contingent upon the availability of anticipated contract work. While we are proactively hiring in preparation, we cannot guarantee the contract will be awarded. If the work is not awarded, this offer will expire 30 days from the date of this letter.

Life at Tetra Tech: 

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. 
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. 
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. 

We invite applications from all interested parties. 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers.