1. Presented by Jim McElroy, Director, HRSC Karen Chawner, Director I, SWS Human Resource Services Overview Committed To Employee and Organization Effectiveness Human Resource Services

2. Contact Us Contact your HRS Partners: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/hrpro/lookup/ Or E-mail HRSC@austin.utexas.edu HRSC@austin.utexas.edu Or Call 471-HRSC (4772)

3. HRS Communication Channels HR Spectrum - Second Wednesday of Each Month HR Spectrum - Second Wednesday of Each Month HR Consortium - Last Tuesday of Each Month HR Consortium - Last Tuesday of Each Month Informational E-mails (Benefits) Informational E-mails (Benefits) Direct Mail To Your Home Direct Mail To Your Home HRS Web site: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/ HRS Web site: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/http://www.utexas.edu/hr/

4. On-Boarding/Compliance Acceptance of an Offer of Employment (Prior to First Work Day) Acceptance of an Offer of Employment (Prior to First Work Day) Complete Personnel Actions in HRMS Complete Personnel Actions in HRMS Criminal Conviction Background Check (on-line) Criminal Conviction Background Check (on-line) Including all Youth Camp Workers Including all Youth Camp Workers Sign Up for New Employee Welcome and Orientation (NEWO) Sign Up for New Employee Welcome and Orientation (NEWO) Every Monday at 8:00 a.m. at NOA Every Monday at 8:00 a.m. at NOA Issue UT ID Card and High Assurance Issue UT ID Card and High Assurance

5. On-Boarding/Compliance Acceptance of an Offer of Employment (Prior to First Work Day) Acceptance of an Offer of Employment (Prior to First Work Day) Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) MUST BE COMPLETED w/i first 3 business days MUST BE COMPLETED w/i first 3 business days On-line On-line Email to new employee to complete Section 1 Email to new employee to complete Section 1

6. On-Boarding/Compliance First Day of Employment First Day of Employment Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) Employee – Completed Section 1 Employee – Completed Section 1 Provides Original and Acceptable Documents Provides Original and Acceptable Documents Hiring Manager – Verifies Documents and completes Section 2 Hiring Manager – Verifies Documents and completes Section 2 NOTE: Non adherence could result in loss of funding and personal liabilities which include civil and criminal fines (minimum $100 - $1000 per offense)

7. On-Boarding/Compliance First Day of Employment First Day of Employment Attend New Employee Welcome and Orientation (NEWO) Attend New Employee Welcome and Orientation (NEWO) Employee Basics, Benefits, and Leave Management Employee Basics, Benefits, and Leave Management Paycheck Profile Paycheck Profile Mandatory Compliance Trainings Mandatory Compliance Trainings (Completed Every Two Years)

8. Benefits Full-time employee is eligible for free basic medical coverage (health, pharmacy, life) Full-time employee is eligible for free basic medical coverage (health, pharmacy, life) Selection made w/i first 31 days of employment Selection made w/i first 31 days of employment Retirement Options for Staff Retirement Options for Staff Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Teachers Retirement System (TRS) The exception is Administrative Officers and A&P titles of Director and above The exception is Administrative Officers and A&P titles of Director and above o Option of being in TRS or ORP retirement plans. One time, irrevocable decision that must be made within 90 days One time, irrevocable decision that must be made within 90 days

9. Reward Programs Presidents Staff Service Awards Presidents Staff Service Awards Acknowledges the contributions of eligible non- teaching employees by recognizing their length of service (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40+) Outstanding Staff & Supervisor Awards Outstanding Staff & Supervisor Awards Honors and recognizes the invaluable contributions of eligible non-teaching staff and supervisors who have had a significant impact on the university. 30 staff members and 2 supervisors are selected annually to receive $1,500 awards. 30 staff members and 2 supervisors are selected annually to receive $1,500 awards.

10. Reward Programs Exemplary Service Award Exemplary Service Award Allows managers and supervisors to nominate eligible non-teaching employees for up to 32 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year based on their performance of specific services or activities that demonstrate truly exemplary performance. Customized Customized HRS can assist with the creation of customized award and recognition programs. Contact SWS HR Partner at 475-7200 for more information.

11. Human Resource Management System (HRMS) Staff Employee Types Staff Employee Types Classified Classified Administrative & Professional (A&P) Administrative & Professional (A&P) o Assignments are renewed each fiscal year Administrative Officers Administrative Officers o Serve at the pleasure of the President o Example: Vice Presidents, Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, and most Directors

12. Filling a Vacancy Recruitment Types for Staff Hires Recruitment Types for Staff Hires Internal Promotions Internal Promotions University-Wide University-Wide Open Open Job posting through HRMS. Posted for a minimum of 5 workdays. Job posting through HRMS. Posted for a minimum of 5 workdays.

13. Filling a Vacancy We also offer relocation services. For more information on services offered, please contact HRS at the number below We also offer relocation services. For more information on services offered, please contact HRS at the number below For questions about filling vacancies, please contact the representative assigned to you in the Strategic Workforce Solutions unit: For questions about filling vacancies, please contact the representative assigned to you in the Strategic Workforce Solutions unit: Phone Number: 475-7200 Service E-mail Account: hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu

14. Compensation Merit Increases Merit Increases o No sooner than every six months Equity Increases Equity Increases o Based on internal and external market considerations Reclassification Reclassification Additional Duties Pay (Temporary/Permanent) Additional Duties Pay (Temporary/Permanent) For questions, contact the partner assigned to you in Strategic Workforce Solutions For questions, contact the partner assigned to you in Strategic Workforce Solutions Phone Number: 475-7200 Phone Number: 475-7200 Service E-mail Account: hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu

15. Student Employment When a student is hired, the HR representative within the department must be notified immediately so the assignment can be processed and the student can be paid on a timely basis. Major compliance risk. For questions, please contact: Amy L. Greenspan Student Employment Coordinator E-mail: Amy.Greenspan@austin.utexas.edu Amy.Greenspan@austin.utexas.edu Phone Number: 475-8015

16. Organization Effectiveness Organizational Design Consulting Organizational Design Consulting Succession Planning/Leadership Development Succession Planning/Leadership Development Employee Morale Consulting Employee Morale Consulting Access to facilitators, coaches and other resources depending on your organizational needs. Access to facilitators, coaches and other resources depending on your organizational needs. Organization Effectiveness Consulting Organization Effectiveness Consulting Management/Supervisor Training Management/Supervisor Training

18. Performance Appraisal As a supervisor, your role is to set expectations, gather data, and provide ongoing feedback to your employees. As a supervisor, your role is to set expectations, gather data, and provide ongoing feedback to your employees. The appraisal is done annually. The appraisal is done annually. Honesty is crucial to ensure employees know where they stand and poor performing employees are given opportunities to improve Honesty is crucial to ensure employees know where they stand and poor performing employees are given opportunities to improve

19. Performance Evaluations For questions regarding performance evaluations, please contact Strategic Workforce Solutions: For questions regarding performance evaluations, please contact Strategic Workforce Solutions: Phone Number: 475-7200 Service E-mail Account: hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu

20. Corrective Action Poor performance or conduct should be addressed immediately to allow the employee time to improve his/her performance. Informal coaching should be documented in the supervisory file. If the employee is not improving with informal coaching, it may be time to pursue formal corrective action. The university has a practice of providing a progressive process for an employee to improve through formal notification before pursuing termination. Each case is assessed on its facts before a recommendation is made. Options other than formal corrective action are also considered, such as expectations documents and Performance Improvement Plans. If you are facing these issues, please contact your Partner at Strategic Workforce Solutions at 475-7200 for assistance with the process.

21. Performance Management Plus (PMP) A performance management system that emphasizes accountability through an ongoing dialogue in the supervisory relationship. Disciplinary action, when required, focuses on correction over punishment in a way that reinforces accountability. Phone Number: 475-7200 Service E-mail Account: hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu

22. Grievance/Dispute Resolution The university offers employees the opportunity to file a complaint for issues related to their employment. If an employee pursues this, the department will be notified. Dispute Resolution Officer: Tracy Tarver Phone Number: 471-6638 Fax Number: 232-3523

23. Timekeeping Electronic Timesheets Electronic Timesheets o Can access from UT Direct Important part of recordkeeping for FLSA or general public accountability Important part of recordkeeping for FLSA or general public accountability Fiscal liability to university for leave and overtime balances upon separation or retirement Fiscal liability to university for leave and overtime balances upon separation or retirement Working off the clock should not happen as it is an overtime risk for the university Working off the clock should not happen as it is an overtime risk for the university

24. Reductions In Force For funding issues or efficiency. For funding issues or efficiency. Must be approved by: Must be approved by: o Dean o HRS o Provost No appeal process but could be subject to grievance process. No appeal process but could be subject to grievance process. 60 days advance notice must be provided. The 60 days begins on the notification date after the Provost has approved the reorganization document. 60 days advance notice must be provided. The 60 days begins on the notification date after the Provost has approved the reorganization document.

25. Reductions In Force Your SWS Partner will assist you in reviewing the document prior to routing to ensure it is clear and consistent with university practice. Please contact SWS prior to signing the document. Your SWS Partner will assist you in reviewing the document prior to routing to ensure it is clear and consistent with university practice. Please contact SWS prior to signing the document. HRS provides a variety of services to employees who have experienced a reduction in force: HRS provides a variety of services to employees who have experienced a reduction in force: Next Job Next Job Special Consideration Special Consideration For questions regarding reductions in force, please contact Strategic Workforce Solutions: For questions regarding reductions in force, please contact Strategic Workforce Solutions: Main Unit Number: 475-7200 Service E-mail Account: hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu

26. Telecommuting & Flexible Work Schedules Telecommuting & Flexible Work Schedules are appropriate for employees who: Telecommuting & Flexible Work Schedules are appropriate for employees who: o Have previously demonstrated their abilities to successfully organize, manage time, and can work independently with minimal supervision. o Telecommuting & Flexible Work Schedules is not an employee right or benefit.

27. Telecommuting & Flexible Work Schedules Employees must submit the appropriate Telecommuting or Flexible Scheduling request form through their leadership for review and approval. Employees must submit the appropriate Telecommuting or Flexible Scheduling request form through their leadership for review and approval. For questions regarding Telecommuting, please contact your HR Partner: For questions regarding Telecommuting, please contact your HR Partner: Phone Number: 475-7200 Service E-mail Account: hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu hrs-sws@austin.utexas.edu

28. Thank You Please contact us at: HRSC@austin.utexas.edu or 471-HRSC (4772) Were here for you! Committed To Employee and Organization Effectiveness Human Resource Services