noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
new employee; new hire; freshman employee
Refers to someone who has recently joined a company, typically a new graduate or a mid-career hire in their first year. Often used in the context of Japanese corporate culture, including training periods and ceremonies.
今年の新入社員はとても熱心だ。
This year's new employees are very enthusiastic.
新入社員研修が来週から始まる。
The new employee training starts next week.
Compound of 新入 (しんにゅう, 'newly entering') + 社員 (しゃいん, 'company employee').