Identity
Government ID, emergency contact, and completed tax forms to verify identity and eligibility to work.
Consistent portfolios reduce compliance risk, improve auditability, and make reviews and transitions faster by standardizing which forms, dates, and approvals appear in each employee file.
HR, talent acquisition, hiring managers, and in-house legal teams commonly create or review employee portfolios.
Use role-based checklists so each group knows their required inputs and approval steps for a complete portfolio.
Government ID, emergency contact, and completed tax forms to verify identity and eligibility to work.
Offer letter, signed employment agreement, job description, and onboarding checklist capturing start date and role details.
Salary history, pay-rate change approvals, bonus agreements, and tax-related forms maintained in a secure payroll folder.
Performance reviews, goals, corrective actions, and training records demonstrating documented progress and decisions.
I-9, background check results, certifications, and any industry-specific credentials required for the role.
Termination notices, final pay records, COBRA or benefits notices, and exit interview summary where applicable.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential signer order with manager and HR approval steps. |
| Authentication | Email link plus optional SMS code for added signer verification. |
| Retention Policy | Set automated archival after final signature with access controls. |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders for pending signatures and completion receipts. |
Use a platform that supports secure PDFs, audit trails, and role-based access controls.
Verify the provider supports legal compliance (ESIGN/UETA) and can export signed PDFs plus detailed audit logs for your archive.
Must be provided to employees by January 31 each year
Recipient and IRS filing due January 31 for nonemployee compensation
Form 1040 due April 15; extension to October 15 with Form 4868
Employer must complete Section 2 within three business days of hire
COBRA and health plan notices follow specific timing under federal law
Document signed offer, acceptance date, and compensation terms.
Collect I-9, tax forms, IDs, and required training attestations.
Add performance reviews, pay changes, and certifications as they occur.
Capture termination paperwork, final payments, then securely archive record.
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.
| 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 | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Available on paid tiers | Available | Available | Available | Limited |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |