Posthire

Posthire is a term used in human resources and talent management to describe the set of activities, processes, and metrics that occur after an individual has been hired by an organization. It encompasses programs designed to integrate new employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and support ongoing performance and retention.

Typical posthire activities include onboarding completion and orientation, provisioning of equipment and access to systems, and administration of payroll, benefits enrollment, and other postemployment documentation as required by law. Posthire processes also cover compliance training, policy acknowledgment, and any necessary verifications or attestations that arise after hire.

Beyond initial setup, posthire focuses on the employee’s integration and development. This includes structured check-ins at the 30-, 60-, and 90-day marks, clarity of role expectations, assignment of mentors or buddies, and ongoing learning opportunities through a learning management system. Employee experience and engagement surveys, performance reviews, and goal setting are common posthire components used to monitor trajectory and satisfaction.

Organizations often measure posthire success using metrics such as time to productivity, ramp time, new-hire retention, turnover during the first year, and the effectiveness of onboarding and training programs. Data from these metrics informs improvements in recruitment, onboarding design, and retention strategies and supports better workforce planning and experience design.

Technology and governance play a critical role, with posthire workflows typically supported by HR information systems, onboarding platforms, payroll and benefits tools, and learning management systems. Data privacy and cross-system integration are important considerations to ensure compliant and seamless posthire experiences.

See also: onboarding, probation, employee retention, performance management, employee engagement.