# HR Processes The contractor onboarding and offboarding process outlines a step-by-step onboarding / offboarding process for contractors, designed to facilitate a seamless process for contract owners and the People team. It sets out the responsibilities and actions required at each stage to ensure a smooth transition. ## Who is Covered? * Individual Contractors * Vendor Contractors * Advisors with system access For a detailed step-by-step guide on the process, including specific responsibilities and required actions, please refer to the full process document [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wp6VFW2zDxjazpuyfmZNusjrdxAS7RFiKXoR5U8TOWY/edit). If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to . --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://handbook.mattermost.com/operations/workplace/people/contractor-onboarding-and-offboarding-process.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.