This document outlines the general processes prescribed by Human Resources for new employee sign-up and orientation. These actions are required of new employees to orient them to the mission of the university and their new work environment, to provide and obtain necessary information to enroll new employees in benefits, and to comply with state and federal laws. Faculty orientation is conducted annually through the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. University of Houston administration is committed to its academic mission and to emphasizing each employee's role in providing service to university students. Any person employed to perform a service for the university through the personnel system and paid through the payroll system.
Regular employees are benefits-eligible.
No later than the first day of employment, the employing department will instruct new employees of the requirement for new employee sign-up. The two-part form is obtained from the Printing Department. At sign-up, the employee will be required to provide the information indicated on the EAR, and also to complete certain forms and sign a certification acknowledging receipt of state and university regulations. These actions are required to comply with state and federal laws and provide key employment information. Regular staff employees will be provided the staff orientation schedule.