Onboarding Coordinator

Job Description: Job Title: Onboarding Coordinator Location: Columbia, Missouri; Jefferson City, Missouri; Kirksville, Missouri Department: People and Culture Employment Type: Full-time Hybrid/Remote About the Role The Onboarding Coordinator plays a key role in creating a smooth and compliant onboarding experience for new employees, interns, and student trainees. This position focuses on coordinating pre-employment requirements including background screenings, references, licensure verification, onboarding documentation, and compliance tracking. This role works closely with candidates, hiring leaders, credentialing teams, HR, and external vendors to ensure employees are prepared and cleared for their first day in a timely manner. This is a highly administrative and operational role focused on onboarding and compliance coordination rather than recruitment or sourcing. Position Perks & Benefits 29 Days of PTO Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility requirements Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent childcare Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable) Key Responsibilities Coordinate high-volume onboarding and pre-employment compliance processes Process and monitor: Background screenings Reference checks Licensure verification Required onboarding documentation Communicate with candidates regarding onboarding requirements, outstanding items, and start date readiness Partner with hiring leaders, HR, credentialing teams, and external vendors to ensure timely onboarding completion Track onboarding progress and maintain accurate records within HR systems Identify onboarding delays or compliance concerns and escalate issues as needed Ensure compliance with organizational, state, and federal screening requirements Support onboarding for licensed professionals, interns, and student trainees Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned Education and/or Experience Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required Two (2) years of administrative, onboarding, compliance, credentialing, or HR operations experience preferred Experience supporting background screening, onboarding, or pre-employment compliance processes preferred Additional Qualifications Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation practices Ability to work independently while managing deadlines and competing priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based HR systems Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with external partners Experience handling confidential information with discretion Knowledge of onboarding, compliance, credentialing, or background screening processes preferred Willingness and ability to travel as needed Join Centerstone! Apply today! Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.