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Annual Performance Review Process Reminders

The due date for completed performance reviews to be submitted to Human Resources is June 30.  As a reminder, the evaluation period for the 2019-2020 year ran from May 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020.  Forms for completing the performance review process, as well as additional tools and resources may be found under the Performance Management…


Reclassifications and New Positions

As a reminder, due to the potential impact on the budgeting process all requests to reclassify current staff positions will be suspended through September 30, 2020.  All new positions, existing position replacements and reclassification requests are required to go through the heightened approval process.  After the University resumes normal operations, new and replacement positions and…


Special TIAA Seminar on Recent Market Volatility

A TIAA Financial Essentials webinar Global Lookout: When is it safe to come out? Join us for a special webinar where Brian Nick, Nuveen Chief Investment Strategist, will share his perspective on the recent market volatility. He will cover what’s driving current volatility, some strategies to help you deal with the current market swings, as…


2020 Teacher’s Retirement Systems Seminars

2020 TRS Retirement Preparation Seminars If you are within 5 years of retirement eligibility, learn more about your RSA Benefits at a 2020 TRS Retirement Preparation Seminars. Register online at www.rsa-al.gov or mail in a completed registration form. Dates for Tuscaloosa are: March 4th, March 5th, October 14th, and October 15th. Dates for other locations can be found here _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2020…


Did You Eat The Whole Thing? So Did We. Let’s Get Healthy Together.

The holidays are behind us, and the time to start moving to better health is now. UA Wellness and Work-Life is partnering with MoveSpring for a fresh take on the fitness challenge lineup in 2020 that motivates us all toward our goals. MoveSpring is a comprehensive platform that syncs with most wearable devices and fitness…


Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Rule

On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements, and allows employers…


The University of Alabama advances diversity and inclusion in higher education, leading the expansion of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium into the state

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2019   CONTACT: Erin Burns, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium 510-519-4393, erin@hercjobs.org TUSCALOOSA, AL – The University of Alabama leads the expansion of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) into the state of Alabama. HERC is a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education workforce.…


HR Request Employees Self-Identify with Disability and/or Vets Status  

As part of our Affirmative Action Program, referenced in President Stuart R. Bell’s Reaffirmation of Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy Statement sent out September 5, 2018, 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…


Changes are coming to the voluntary retirement plans

The University of Alabama System (UAS) is committed to providing our employees with competitive retirement benefits.  A comprehensive review of the UAS voluntary retirement plans was recently conducted to identify opportunities to streamline and simplify plan participation and administration while reducing fees. As a result of this review, UAS plans will transition from two providers,…


The Office of Human Resources has moved

The Office of Human Resources is located in the Human Resources Administration building at 1670 Ruby Tyler Parkway.  This includes Benefits, Employee Relations, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition. Learning & Development and Health Promotion and Wellness are now located in the Employee Resource Center at 1515 Flint River Drive. View a map to our new location.