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HR & Operations SOP Templates

Standard operating procedure templates for employee onboarding, remote work setup, performance reviews, and other HR workflows. Download free, customize, or create with Folge.

What Are HR & Operations SOPs?

HR and operations SOPs document the repeatable processes your people operations team follows — from onboarding new employees and processing payroll to conducting performance reviews and managing remote work setups.

Without documented procedures, onboarding quality varies from manager to manager, compliance steps get skipped, and institutional knowledge leaves when employees do. SOPs ensure every new hire gets the same great experience and every HR process follows company policy.

These templates give you a starting point you can customize for your HRIS, tools, and company culture. Use Folge to capture the actual screens and steps in your systems so your SOPs include real screenshots, not just text.

Employee Onboarding SOP

Complete guide to bringing new hires up to speed: pre-arrival, Day 1, accounts, orientation, and first-week check-in.

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Employee Offboarding SOP

Revoke access, recover assets, and close out employment consistently and securely.

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Performance Review SOP

Conduct fair, consistent performance reviews with structured timelines, feedback, and goal-setting.

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Change Management SOP

Plan, communicate, and implement organizational or process changes with minimal disruption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What HR processes need SOPs?

Employee onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, leave requests, payroll processing, and remote work setup are the most common. Any process that multiple people perform and that needs to be consistent should have an SOP.

How do SOPs help with employee onboarding?

SOPs ensure every new hire gets the same experience — same paperwork, same system access, same orientation. This reduces missed steps, speeds up time-to-productivity, and improves retention by making new employees feel welcome and supported from Day 1.

Can I use these templates for remote teams?

Yes. Adapt the steps for remote workflows — ship equipment instead of desk setup, use video calls instead of in-person tours, and document your remote tools (VPN, communication apps). The structure stays the same.

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