The University of Alabama System is pleased to announce enhancements to the 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement plans through TIAA to help employees plan and save for the future. The changes do not require you to take any action at this time, and a detailed Transition Guide with additional information will be mailed in early…
The Department of Human Resources is excited to announce we are now on social media! We will be sharing upcoming events, happenings, and important deadlines through Instagram and Facebook. Our Talent Acquisition team shares important recruitment updates for staff jobs on X, and our Wellness and Work-Life team curates a vibrant YouTube channel. Follow, like…
Classification and Compensation Implementation
The University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider transitions to GuidanceResources by ComPsych beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The GuidanceResources platform features an enhanced provider network because ComPsych is the world’s largest provider of mental health services. Your EAP will continue to offer free and confidential counseling sessions, plus complimentary legal, financial and work-life guidance, whenever and…
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA DRUG-FREE CAMPUS AND WORKPLACE POLICY SUMMARY FOR FACULTY AND STAFF All members of the University community are encouraged to pursue their individual and collective goals in a healthy work and educational environment, one that is free of the effects of alcohol and substance abuse. Such abuse adversely affects the University’s achievement…
Are you still paying for student loan debt? Introducing a new debt solution for employees of The University of Alabama: The path to reducing your monthly student loan payment and working toward loan forgiveness could be getting much easier. That’s because you and your family members have access to a robust solution that helps you…
As part of our Affirmative Action Program, referenced in President Stuart R. Bell’s Reaffirmation of Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, the University is required to track the number of individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans that are employed at UA. The University invites employees who fall into one or both categories to confidentially identify…
University employees who contribute to the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) will soon be receiving their personalized Total Compensation Statements for the 2022 fiscal year (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022). The statement illustrates an employee’s total compensation which is comprised of salary and the value of the benefits available to the employee. The statement…
Human Resources is excited to announce new improvements to our performance review process for staff employees. These improvements will go into effect for our current performance review cycle. We undertook this effort, in part, as a response to our University’s new strategic plan that includes a refreshed objective, “Develop robust continual performance evaluation practices for…
As part of the University’s commitment to improving human resources systems through its HReimagined initiative, regular, benefits eligible non-exempt employees are now able to accrue more leave earlier in their service with UA and reach the maximum accrual sooner as well. “The enhancement to accrued annual leave for our non-exempt employees was wholeheartedly endorsed by…
