{"id":979,"date":"2024-12-06T15:05:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T21:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/?page_id=979"},"modified":"2026-10-15T08:29:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:29:27","slug":"onboarding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/onboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"New Employee Onboarding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to UW-Milwaukee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">Please follow the steps below to complete the new employee onboarding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your supervisor may utilize the following checklist through your first year of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/HR-Web\/Ef-IDtLogldIugD58ZZcHIUBOnlMe6qUoMo1ML3pihLt3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Employee Onboarding Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-1-submit-required-forms-and-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading default\">1. Submit required forms and information.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New employees will complete and submit new hire paperwork in Workday. Required information includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and State Tax Election Withholding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment Elections (Direct Deposit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledgement of employee policies and documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For help to complete onboarding in Workday, please view the Onboarding Overview Job Aid or contact your HR Business Partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.wisconsin.edu\/workday\/internal\/page.php?id=151279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Onboarding Overview Job Aid<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-form-i-9-completion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Form I-9 Completion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 1 of Form I-9 must be completed in Workday on or before your first day of employment. Section 2 of Form I-9 requires in-person verification of documents to establish identify and employment authorization. This must be completed prior to, or within 3 days of, your hire date. Please see this link for acceptable forms to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">USCIS Form I-9 Acceptable Documents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h4 id=\"h-employees-in-the-college-of-engineering-and-applied-sciences-zilber-college-of-public-health-college-of-health-professions-and-sciences-or-the-school-of-information-studies-in-the-college-of-community-engagement-and-professions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employees in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Zilber College of Public Health, College of Health Professions and Sciences, or the School of Information Studies (in the College of Community Engagement and Professions):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact your HR Business Partner to arrange for completion of Section 2. Find your HR Business Partner on the UWM Client Group Listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/client-group-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Client Group Assignments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h4 id=\"h-employees-in-all-other-units\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employees in all other units:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents verifying identify and employment authorization can be brought to the HR office in Engelmann Hall 125. This can be completed during normal office hours, Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 A.M. \u2013 4:00 P.M. (No appointment necessary.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-2-attend-a-benefits-review-to-learn-about-benefits-options-and-enrollment-deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading default\">2. Attend a benefits review to learn about benefits options and enrollment deadlines.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--5\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The benefits review is an in-person presentation that covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your benefits package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadlines for benefits enrollment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to enroll in benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your payroll schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question and answer period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most benefits options require enrollment within 30 days of your hire date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register for a benefits review please see the webpage below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/benefits\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any questions about benefits reviews please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">benefits-registration@uwm.edu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-3-attend-a-new-employee-orientation-session\" class=\"wp-block-heading default\">3. Attend a New Employee Orientation session.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--5\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Employee Orientation is an in-person session that covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UWM\u2019s organizational mission, culture, and 2030 strategic goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of key areas of work within UWM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efforts underway to create a future of growth and success for UWM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways that we strive to foster employee belonging and connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High priority information from HR for new employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Employee Orientation is mandatory for new employees that meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50% or greater position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract length of at least one academic year or 12 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you meet the above criteria, attending an orientation session is required within the first 90 days of your start date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register for a New Employee Orientation session see the webpage below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/onboarding\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Employee Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any questions about New Employee Orientation please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">hr-training@uwm.edu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-4-complete-required-employee-training-sessions\" class=\"wp-block-heading default\">4. Complete required employee training sessions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-training-topics-for-new-employees-are-listed-below\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training topics for new employees are listed below:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, IT Security, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and Child Abuse and Neglect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All UWM employees are required to complete sexual violence and sexual harassment training and FERPA training every three years, an annual IT security training, and a one-time Child Abuse and Neglect training. Training can be accessed in Workday, and the completion deadline is 30 days from notification date. Additional information on the trainings, or guidance for basic troubleshooting, can be found on Human Resources\u2019 Compliance Training webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-human-resources\"><strong>Human Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/compliance-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compliance Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-employee-safety\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Employee Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New employees must also complete the \u201cSafe Start\u201d training, an occupational safety training hosted by University Safety and Assurances. This occupational safety training is offered in Workday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-university-safety-and-assurances\"><strong>University Safety and Assurances:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/safety-assurances\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Safety Courses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-new-supervisor-training-requirement-new-supervisors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>New Supervisor Training Requirement (New Supervisors)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWM requires all individuals new to supervision at UWM to complete supervisor training within two years of hire. More information on this program and available courses may be found on Human Resources\u2019 Professional Development webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-human-resources-0\"><strong>Human Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/learning-and-development\/supervisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supervisor Learning &amp; Development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-job-specific-training\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job-Specific Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For other training required based on your position type, please contact your supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-5-get-your-panthercard\" class=\"wp-block-heading default\">5. Get your PantherCard.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PantherCard is your campus ID. Please see Retail Services\u2019 webpage for instructions on how to obtain your PantherCard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-retail-services\"><strong>Retail Services:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/retailservices\/panthercard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PantherCard Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-6-activate-your-epanther-account-to-set-up-your-uwm-email-address\" class=\"wp-block-heading default\">6. Activate your ePanther account to set up your UWM email address.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please read UWM Technology Resources\u2019 KnowledgeBase article for instructions on how to activate your ePanther account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In step 11 of the KnowledgeBase article you will set up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) method. Your multi-factor authentication method may be an app notification, text message, phone call, or hardware token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the UWM Digital Identity web page for information on how multi-factor authentication works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-technology-resources\"><strong>Technology Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.uwm.edu\/uwmhd\/64721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KnowledgeBase article 64721<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/digital-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Digital Identity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to UW-Milwaukee! 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