# Free HR Templates (PDF) | Handbooks & Onboarding | BuildPDFs > Free HR templates in PDF: employee handbooks, onboarding checklists, job descriptions, performance reviews, SOPs, and training manuals. Edit with AI. Source: https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/hr-people [All Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates)/HR and people # Free HR and Employee Templates These templates cover the documents a team needs from hiring to the first review: job descriptions, candidate shortlists, welcome packets, onboarding checklists, employee handbooks, performance reviews, SOPs, and training manuals. Each one is written in plain language with a realistic company example. Tell the AI about your company, policies, and roles, and it fills in every section. 15 templates, all free to customize and download as a PDF. Need something else? The [AI handbook writer](https://buildpdfs.com/ai-employee-handbook-generator) writes one from your notes. Business ## [Employee Handbook template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/employee-handbook) A professional but warm employee handbook covering company values, PTO, remote work, expense policy, performance reviews, and communication norms. Pre-filled for a 22-person creative agency. employee handbookHRcompany policy Use this template Business ## [Employee Handbook Sample template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/employee-handbook-sample) A complete, filled-in employee handbook example with a welcome letter, table of contents, ten numbered policy sections with real example text, and an acknowledgment signature page. employee handbookhrsample Use this template Business ## [Small Business Employee Handbook template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/small-business-employee-handbook) A warm, plain-English employee handbook for small businesses with a welcome note, concise human policies on hours, pay, time off, conduct, perks, and safety, plus an acknowledgment page. employee handbooksmall businesshr Use this template Business ## [Startup Employee Handbook template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/startup-employee-handbook) A modern, culture-forward startup handbook covering values, how-we-work (async/remote), equity and comp philosophy, unlimited PTO, modern perks, communication norms, and growth. employee handbookstartupculture Use this template Business ## [Employee Onboarding Checklist template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/employee-onboarding-checklist) A detailed remote employee onboarding checklist covering account setup, introductions, reading list, and first-project milestones. Organized by week with completion checkboxes. onboardingnew hireHR Use this template Business ## [New Employee Onboarding Guide template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/new-employee-onboarding-guide) A warm, practical onboarding guide for new hires at small businesses and startups. Covers the day-1 checklist, first-week schedule, team directory, tools and access, company values, and FAQ. onboardingnew hireemployee Use this template Business ## [Performance Review Template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/performance-review) A structured semi-annual performance review with goal recap, competency ratings (1–5), self-evaluation prompts, manager evaluation, and a development plan section. performance reviewHRemployee review Use this template Business ## [Job Description template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/job-description) A well-structured job description PDF with role overview, responsibilities, requirements, nice-to-haves, compensation, benefits, and interview process. Pre-filled for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer. job descriptionhiringrecruiting Use this template Business ## [90-Day Plan template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/90-day-plan) A structured 30-60-90 day plan with phase-specific goals, key activities, success metrics, and stakeholder mapping. Pre-filled for a new VP of Sales at a B2B SaaS company. 90 day plan30 60 90onboarding Use this template Business ## [Standard Operating Procedure template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/standard-operating-procedure) A clear SOP document with purpose, scope, definitions, step-by-step process by tier, decision tree, email templates, and version history. Pre-filled for a customer support escalation process. SOPstandard operating procedureoperations Use this template Business ## [Training Manual template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/training-manual) A structured employee training manual with a training schedule, modules with objectives and step-by-step procedures, scenarios, knowledge checks, a skills sign-off sheet, and a completion acknowledgment. training manualemployee trainingonboarding Use this template Business ## [User Manual template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/user-manual) A clean product user manual with safety information, a labeled parts diagram, setup steps, controls, maintenance, a troubleshooting table, specifications, and warranty details. Pre-filled for a smart air purifier. user manualinstruction manualproduct manual Use this template Business ## [Staff Handbook template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/staff-handbook) A warm staff handbook for a small retail or food business with a welcome letter, a first-week shift plan, opening and closing checklists, food safety basics, and pay and scheduling policy. staff handbooksmall businessretail staff Use this template Business ## [New Hire Welcome Packet template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/new-hire-welcome-packet) A personal welcome handbook for a new hire. It has a note from the team, the company story, a 90-day roadmap, a team directory with bios, and answers to first-week questions. new hirewelcome packetonboarding Use this template Business ## [Candidate Shortlist template](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/candidate-shortlist) A confidential shortlist a recruiter sends to a hiring manager, comparing final candidates side by side with a fit score, experience, and evidence from interviews. Pre-filled with three product-designer candidates. candidate shortlistrecruitinghiring Use this template ## Guides * [Employee Onboarding Checklist: What to Include (With Example)](https://buildpdfs.com/guides/employee-onboarding-checklist-guide) * [How to Write an Employee Handbook (Sections, Steps, and Example)](https://buildpdfs.com/guides/how-to-write-an-employee-handbook) * [How to Go From Word or Google Docs to a Professional PDF](https://buildpdfs.com/guides/word-google-docs-to-professional-pdf) * [How to Design a Professional PDF (Even Without Design Skills)](https://buildpdfs.com/guides/how-to-design-a-professional-pdf) ## More template categories * [Proposal and Quote Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/proposals-quotes) * [Invoice and Billing Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/invoices-billing) * [One-Pager and Sales Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/one-pagers-sales) * [Startup and Business Plan Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/startup-finance) * [Marketing Report Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/marketing-reports) * [Strategy and Consulting Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/strategy-consulting) * [Agency and Client Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/agency-client) * [Brochure, Catalog, and Newsletter Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/print-marketing) * [Nonprofit Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/nonprofit) * [Real Estate Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/real-estate) * [Book and Cookbook Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/books-publishing) * [eBook and Digital Product Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/digital-products) * [Education and Course Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/education) * [Fitness, Meal Plan, and Wellness Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/health-wellness) * [Event, Wedding, and Planner Templates](https://buildpdfs.com/templates/category/planners-events)