HR

Employee Onboarding Form Template

Collect everything you need from new hires on day one — personal details, emergency contacts, bank information, and IT setup preferences.

19 fields included

Full Legal NameText
Preferred NameText
Personal Email AddressEmail
Phone NumberPhone
Home AddressLong text
Date of BirthDate
National Insurance / Tax ID NumberText
Start DateDate
Job TitleText
DepartmentText
Employment TypeChoice
Emergency Contact NameText
Emergency Contact PhonePhone
Emergency Contact RelationshipText
Preferred IT EquipmentChoice
Dietary Requirements (for team events)Long text
T-shirt Size (for company kit)Choice
Preferred PronounsText
Any additional information or questions?Long text

Works for

New employee intake

Contractor onboarding

Remote hire setup

Internship onboarding

Graduate intake

Rehire processing

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to collect personal data via Google Forms?

Google Forms responses are stored in Google Drive, which is encrypted in transit and at rest. For highly sensitive data (bank details, national ID), confirm this meets your company's data policy and regional privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) before using Google Forms alone.

Can I pre-fill fields with data I already have?

Yes. Google Forms supports pre-filled URLs. You can generate a link with the employee's name, start date, and department already populated and send it to them directly so they only need to complete missing fields.

How do I share responses with HR securely?

Link the form to a Google Sheet shared only with the HR team. Restrict access in Google Drive settings and remove editor access for anyone who shouldn't see personal data. Consider separating sensitive fields (NI number, bank details) into a second restricted form.

Can I use this form for remote hires?

Yes. All fields are text-based so a remote employee can complete the form from anywhere. For document collection (ID verification, contracts), add a file upload question or request documents separately over a secure channel.

How do I trigger a welcome email when a new hire submits the form?

Use AppScript or Zapier to send a personalised welcome email automatically when a new Google Forms response is received. Include their start date, manager's name, and first-week schedule in the template.

Should I collect bank details through this form?

Bank details require extra care. Consider using a separate, access-restricted form or your payroll system's own secure intake process. If you do collect them via Google Forms, restrict the linked Sheet to payroll staff only and delete it from the form response sheet once processed.

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