Applicant Data
Name, contact, address, SSN/TIN where required for payroll or background checks.
A documented HR application flow reduces onboarding delays, ensures consistent collection of required data, and creates auditable evidence of candidate consent and authorization. Clear flows help meet federal requirements for record retention, support background-check vendor integrations, and reduce disputes over timing or content of offers.
Multiple internal roles interact with the same flow; clarify responsibilities and signer authority in the workflow configuration to avoid processing gaps.
Name, contact, address, SSN/TIN where required for payroll or background checks.
Positions, dates, employer contacts, and reason for separation; supports reference checks.
I-9 documentation workflow or copy instructions for right-to-work verification.
W-4 or state equivalents, direct-deposit authorization, and benefit enrollment triggers.
Background-check consent, drug testing consent, and data-sharing acknowledgements.
Signature block, timestamp, IP/audit trail, and document version history.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Authentication | Email link plus optional SMS code for higher assurance |
| Conditional Logic | Show background consent only for roles requiring checks |
| Bulk Send | Enable for mass hiring events (premium plan) |
| Retention Policy | Automatically move completed forms to secure archive |
Confirm the platform can meet any industry-specific compliance needs (HIPAA BAA if handling medical data) and can export signed records with tamper evidence.
Employer-defined; commonly 3–7 business days
Employee should complete before first payroll run
Retain for 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination
Issue employee copies by Jan 31 each year
Complete prior to start date where required
Candidate completes and signs application online.
Applicant signs background and reference release forms.
Employer sends offer with response deadline.
I-9, tax forms, and benefits enrollment finished.
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
airSlate SignNow provides us with the flexibility needed to get the right signatures on the right documents, in the right formats, based on our integration with NetSuite.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |