HR Liaisons Meeting January 20, 2011
Jan 12, 2016
HR Liaisons MeetingJanuary 20, 2011
Agenda• Welcome• Background Checks• Search and Screen Process• Student Employment Week• Workshops and Online Trainings• Other Updates• Wrap Up
Background Checks
Background ChecksNew vendor is HireRight
Basic Package Includes:Employment verificationEducation verificationCriminal background checksSSN Trace
The finalist receives communication directly from HireRight to complete the form that allows them to complete the checks
We no longer need to request a copy of the driver license or request the date of birth from the candidate for this purpose
Sample Communication
Search and Screen Process
A Commitment to Diversity
FIU is committed to Equal Opportunity in the workplace not just because it is the law but because it is the right thing to do.
We are committed to making our employment processes as open and as equitable as possible.
We are committed to identifying and attracting qualified minority, female and disabled applicants for consideration for position openings.
We are committed to a process that is uniform and nondiscriminatory.
Affirmative Action PlanOrganizations that do business with the federal
government or receive federal government funds are required to implement formal affirmative action plans
Affirmative Action laws require FIU to implement a very specific plans to identify and hire certain protected class members: WOMEN, MINORITIES & VETERANS
An AAP consists of statistical analyses of the employer's "underutilization" of individuals from certain protected classes
Pool Certification Certification of the Applicant Pool
The applicant pool must be certified by EOPD prior to the committee’s discussion of the candidates.
Certification of the Interview Pool We will no longer certify the interview pool
You are still required to input the information into the system
Pursuant to the OFCCP we are required to monitor the process
Upfront Conversations
Student Employment Week
During “Student Employment Week” FIU will recognize students who are both seeking their degree at the University and have chosen to gain invaluable work experience by also choosing to be an FIU employee, “Student Assistant” or “Federal Work Study”.
At the end of the week, on Friday, April 15th, one student will be awarded the “SEOTY” Student Employee of the Year Recognition.
Deadline for submitting nominations: Monday, February 28, 2011Forms are available on HR and Financial Aid website.
2011 Award CeremonyGC Ballrooms
Friday, April 15th, 201110:00 a.m.
Contributions for student baskets should be sent to:
Ana Jimenez, PC 234Adelfa Ukenye, PC 125
April 11-15, 2011
Suggested events:• Student employee breakfast• Ice Cream Social• Decorate student’s work area• Panther Dining gift cards• Miscellaneous gift cards
Deadline for nominations: Monday, February 28, 2011
*Nomination form available on HR and Financial Aid website*Departments may submit one form per Division*Must be delivered to PC 224*Department should email picture of student employee at work to: [email protected]
Criteria:• Degree seeking part-time/full-time student• Student Assistant or FWS employee. • Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants
are not eligible.
Workshops and Online Trainings
Benefits WorkshopsTuesday, February 1, 2011
Using the FRS to Plan for Your Retirement Time: 10:00 am – Noon, ET Investment Planning for Everyone – The BasicsTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, ET
Benefits WorkshopsWednesday, February 2, 2011
Nearing Retirement in the FRSTime: 10:00 am – Noon, ET
Income Tax Planning: Smart Planning for Your Taxes Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, ET To register and receive details on accessing any of the webcasts, call 1-866-446-9377, Option 1.
New Online Training OptionsPreventing Workplace ViolenceHow to detect warning signs and strategies for prevention Shots Fired: When Lightning StrikesPractical information about coping with an unlikely workplace event The Impact of Domestic Violence in the WorkplaceHow to recognize signs of domestic violence and guidance for effective response
Visit https://hrapps.fiu.edu/ to register
Other Updates
Other Updates• New Administrative/Staff Change and New Hire
Forms will be available in the next few days
• Look out for communications about EV4 training taking place in February
• New ALA expiration reports will also be sent in the next several weeks
Upcoming Events/DeadlinesEventStudent Employee of the Year Award Nominations Due
Diversity Week
Student Employment Week
LocationPC 224
Various
Various
Date/TimeMonday, February 28
Monday, April 4 – Friday April 8
Monday, April 11– Friday April 15
Wrap Up
Questions or Comments?