How to Collect Employee Information?

Last updated: 2025-08-01

Once you decide to onboard a new employee, you begin preparing all the necessary information, documents, workstation, and equipment that must be ready before their start date. 

  • Collect all essential HR and new hire paperwork.
  • Gather necessary personal information from the new employee to complete their setup.

Onboarding Preparation using a Mobile Application

  • Allow new hires to complete all required forms and information online before their first day.
  • Eliminate the need for new hires to email sensitive personal data.
  • All information exchange happens through a secure, dedicated platform.

How to Prepare a New Employee's HR File?

  1. Create a new employee profile/record
  2. Provision employee access to company systems and software
  3. Share access credentials/details with the employee

How New Employee Self-Onboards?

  1. Log into the secure onboarding application.
  2. Upload documents required for their employment agreement and legally mandated forms (e.g., tax forms, I-9, and payroll information).
  3. Upload personal information directly to their HR file, such as ID number, photo for company ID, Social Security Number (SSN), bank account details for direct deposit, professional licenses/certifications, and more.
  4. Review the provided employment agreement and all other relevant company and HR documents.
  5. Before their start date, familiarize themselves with key company documents, policies, and rules.

How Aptien HR Supports Your New Employee Onboarding?

New Hire Documentation and Record-Keeping

  • Gather and update employee personal details (e.g., contact info, direct deposit information, uniform sizes).
  • Upload all necessary new hire paperwork.
  • Track receipt of company equipment or tools and document training on how to use them.
  • Confirm employees have reviewed company policies, handbooks, and manuals.
  • Verify receipt of key information and completion of initial onboarding training.

Workstation and Equipment Setup

  • Set up the employee’s workspace, equipment, and any required uniforms.
  • Coordinate with IT and Facilities teams.
  • Quickly create and manage new hire onboarding checklists.

What Personal Information Does a New Employee Typically Provide?

  • Personal Information: Full legal name, current address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact information (name, relationship, phone number).
  • Bank and Payroll Details: Bank account information (routing number and account number) for direct deposit, completed W-4 form for federal income tax withholding, and state tax withholding forms (if applicable).
  • Work-related Preferences and Equipment Needs: Uniform size (if applicable), IT equipment preferences (e.g., keyboard, mouse), accessibility requirements, and any other job-related needs.