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New Employee Guide

Congratulations on your new position with The University of Alabama! The Department of Human Resources looks forward to supporting you in your career as you join our community of faculty, staff, and students working together to achieve the University’s mission of education, research, creative work, and outreach. Use this site as a resource to help you transition successfully into your new role and understand what to expect during your first year of employment.

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I am a New Employee

Welcome to the Capstone

The University of Alabama is often referred to as “The Capstone” by alumni and friends of the university. Capstone means ‘the top stone or high point.’ The Capstone is a nickname coined in 1913 by former UA President G. H. Denny when he referred to The University of Alabama as the capstone of the public school system of the state.

President G. H. Denny

Before Your First Day

Important Steps for New Employees
  1. Offer Acceptance:
    • Complete all required forms in PageUp.
  2. Identification:
    • Receive a Campus Wide Identification Number (CWID) assigned automatically after accepting the online employment offer in PageUp.
  3. Background Check:
    • Complete background check authorization email from Risk Mitigation. Monitor closely; this email may go to your junk or spam folder.
  4. Pre-Employment Appointment:
    • Schedule and attend a pre-employment appointment.
  5. Employment Verification:
    • Complete Section 1 of the I-9 online. Click here to learn more about the I-9 process with Equifax.
  6. myBama Setup:
Before your first day

Your First Week

Important Steps for New Employees
  1. All benefits-eligible staff are required to attend New-Employee Orientation.
  2. Access the Employee page of myBama, where you will:
    • Set up direct deposit and tax withholdings.
    • Complete Employee Acknowledgement Form.
    • Complete the Voluntary Self-ID of Disability and Protected Veterans Forms.
  3. Review your position description at jobs.ua.edu/hr.
  4. Register for your parking permit after receiving the email from Parking Services.
  5. Review Tools and Resources for quick links to assist you.
Your First Week

Your First Month

Important Steps for New Employees
  1. Enroll in benefits within 30 days of hire.
  2. Supervisors should enroll and attend New Management Orientation.
  3. Complete New Hire Survey emailed from Human Resources.
  4. Complete required compliance training.
  5. Participate in 1- month check in with supervisor.
Your First Month

Your First 2-3 Months

Important Steps for New Employees
  1. During your first three months of employment, you should plan to complete the following tasks:
    • Participate in 60- and 90-day check-ins with your supervisor.
    • Attend an optional Building Community at the Capstone event, including a campus tour, cookies and conversation, and Tide Trivia.
Your First 2-3 Months

Your First 4-6 Months

Important Steps for New Employees
  1. During your first six months employment, you should plan to complete the following tasks:
Your First 4-6 Months

Your First 7-12 Months

Important Steps for New Employees
  1. During your first year of employment, you should plan to complete the following tasks:
    • Complete the New Hire survey emailed from Human Resources.
    • Attend an optional Building Community at the Capstone event, including a campus tour, cookies and conversation, and Tide Trivia.
    • Complete an annual performance review with your supervisor.
Your First 7-12 Months